Question

Rabi crops are sown in:

• A. June – July
• B. October – December
• C. January – February
• D. April – May

Hint:

Remember: - Rabi crops → Sown in winter (Oct–Dec), harvested in summer (Apr–Jun). - Kharif crops → Sown in monsoon (Jun–Jul), harvested in autumn (Sep–Oct).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Rabi crops.
Rabi crops are the crops that are sown in the winter season and harvested in the summer season. The sowing season begins after the monsoon ends.

Step 2: Sowing period.
- Rabi crops are sown during October to December.
- They are harvested in April to June.

Step 3: Examples of Rabi crops.
- Wheat, barley, gram, peas, and mustard are major Rabi crops in India.

Step 4: Elimination of incorrect options.
- (A) June–July → Time for Kharif sowing, not Rabi.
- (C) January–February → Crops are already growing, not sown.
- (D) April–May → Harvesting time, not sowing.
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