In which of the following seasons are watermelon, muskmelon etc. produced in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Zaid.
- Agricultural crops which are grown in the short duration between Rabi and Kharif crop season, mainly from March to June, are called Zaid crops.
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The Zaid crops require warm dry weather for major growth period and longer day length for flowering and fruiting.
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The main crops include traditional summer crops like rice, corn, cucumber, melon, pepper, tomato and some coarse cereals sown during the month of March and are generally harvested by June end.