Question : Crop sown soon after the onset of the Southwest monsoon in India is called:
Option 1: Rabi
Option 2: Kharif
Option 3: Rainfed
Option 4: Dry farming
Correct Answer: Kharif
Solution : The correct answer is Kharif.
The crops which are grown with the onset of the Southwest monsoon during June-July and harvested during the onset of winter in November and December are called Kharif crops. Rice, maize, jowar, bajra, etc, are some examples of Kharif crops.
College Comparison based on Courses, Placement, Rank, Fee
Application | Cutoff | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Eligibility | Exam Pattern | Admit Card
Question : The climate of India is described as which of the following types?
Option 1: Mediterranean
Option 2: Temperate
Option 3: Monsoon
Option 4: Polar
Question : In the northern and north-western parts of India, ______ is the main food crop.
Option 1: wheat
Option 2: rice
Option 3: maize
Option 4: millet
Question : The Ugadi festival in India celebrates the___________.
Option 1: first rainfall
Option 2: commencement of the new year
Option 3: harvesting season
Option 4: monsoon season
Question : Which state is called the 'Rice Bowl' of India?
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Karnataka
Question : The crop development programme of the Government of India covers which of the following groups of commercial crops?
Option 1: Cotton, jute and sugarcane
Option 2: Tea, coffee and spices
Option 3: Jute, tea and coffee
Option 4: Tea, cotton and rubber
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile