SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 28th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q10

Groundnut, ragi, jowar, and rice are grown in which of the following seasons?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Kharif Season

Explanation:

Groundnut, ragi, jowar, and rice are mainly grown in the Kharif season. These crops depend on the monsoon and are typically sown during June–July and harvested in September–October.

Key Points:

Kharif crops depend on monsoon rainfall
Sowing is done in June–July
Harvesting takes place in September–October
Rice, jowar, ragi, and groundnut are major Kharif crops

Additional Facts:

Rabi crops are grown in winter (e.g., wheat, mustard)
Zaid crops are grown in summer (e.g., watermelon, cucumber)
India has three main agricultural seasons: Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid

Important Questions:

Q1: When are Kharif crops sown?
Ans: During the monsoon season

Q2: Give an example of a Rabi crop.
Ans: Wheat

Q3: When are Zaid crops grown?
Ans: In summer