Explanation:
Zaid crops, also known as summer or gap-filler crops, are short-duration crops grown in India from March to June between the Rabi (winter) and Kharif (monsoon) seasons, requiring hot, dry conditions and irrigation. Common examples include watermelon, cucumber, muskmelon, bitter gourd, fodder, pumpkin, and pulses like lentils, and also includes sugarcane and strawberries.