Question

What are the two main crop seasons? Give three examples of the crops grown during each season.

Answer 1

The two main crop seasons in India are:

1. Rabi seasons: Sown in the beginning of winter and harvested in March/April. These a.-e winter season crops. Examples: Wheat, barley, gram, potato and mustard.
2. Kharif season: Sown in beginning of monsoon and harvested in September/October. These are summer season crops. Examples: Rice, maize, groundnut, pulses, cotton and jowar.