Match the columns:
Column A (Cropping Season) Column B (Duration & Key Crops)
A. Kharif 1. Grown between Rabi and Kharif (April–June); short-duration crops requiring irrigation. Crops: Vegetables, Fruits, Fodder.
B. Rabi 2. Monsoon season crops (June–September); require warm weather and heavy rainfall. Crops: Rice, Cotton, Bajra, Maize.
C. Zaid 3. Winter season crops (October–March); require a cool climate and regular irrigation. Crops: Wheat, Gram, Mustard, Barley.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation
Cropping seasons in India are based on monsoon patterns and temperature conditions. The correct matching is:
A. Kharif (June–September) → 2
Grown during monsoon season
Requires warm weather and abundant rainfall
Major crops: Rice, Cotton, Bajra, Maize, Jowar, Tur (Arhar)
B. Rabi (October–March) → 3
Grown in winter season
Requires cool climate and irrigation
Major crops: Wheat, Gram, Mustard, Rapeseeds, Barley
C. Zaid (April–June) → 1
Grown between Rabi and Kharif seasons
Short-duration crops
Major crops: Vegetables, Fruits, Fodder crops
Additional Key Points
Based on India’s monsoon-driven agriculture system
Important classification in agricultural geography
Zaid crops often require irrigation
Kharif crops depend heavily on southwest monsoon
Rabi crops depend on winter rainfall and irrigation
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. Which crops are grown in the Rabi season?
Ans: Wheat, gram, mustard, barley
Q. Which season requires heavy rainfall for cultivation?
Ans: Kharif season