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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q34

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Which crop is grown during the Zaid season in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Cucumber.

The crop typically grown during the Zaid season in India is Cucumber.

Key Details:

  • Zaid Season: A short-duration farming season between March and June (after Rabi and before Kharif).

  • Crops: Fast-growing, summer-irrigated crops like cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon, bitter gourd, and sunflower.

  • Why Cucumber? It thrives in warm temperatures and has a quick harvest cycle (60–70 days).

Other Options:

  • Jowar (Sorghum), Bajra (Pearl millet), Maize: These are Kharif crops (sown in monsoon).