Q. Which of the following crops is/are grown in ‘kharif season’?
1. Rice
2. Maize
3. Jute
4. Mustard
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 2, 3 and 4 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A
Notes:
  • The kharif crops are associated with the Southwest Monsoon.
  • They are sown in the months of June and July and harvested in autumn months, i.e., in September and October. Important kharif crops are rice, jowar, bajra, ragi, maize, sugarcane, cotton and jute.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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