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Question
Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs
What are the crop-growing seasons in India? List the different types of crops that grow in each season.
Solution
There are mainly three crop-growing seasons in India.
- Kharif season — From July to November — eg. Rice, sugarcane, maize.
- Rabi season — From October to February — eg. Wheat, barley, mustard.
- Zaid season — From March to June — eg. Musk melon, sweet potatoes, watermelon, etc.
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