Question

Which one of the following is Kharif Crop?

• A. Wheat
• B. Cotton
• C. Jute
• D. Rice

Hint:

Kharif crops depend on monsoon rainfall, while Rabi crops are grown in winter.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Kharif Crops.
Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (June–July) and harvested in September–October. These crops require a warm climate and plenty of rainfall.

Step 2: Identifying examples of Kharif crops.
Common Kharif crops include rice, cotton, maize, jowar, and bajra. Wheat is a Rabi crop, which is grown in winter.

Step 3: Analysis of the options.

• 
  (A) Wheat: Incorrect. It is a Rabi crop.
• 
  (B) Cotton: Though grown in Kharif season, rice is the most typical example.
• 
  (C) Jute: Grown in Kharif season but rice is the standard answer.
• 
  (D) Rice: Correct. Rice is a major Kharif crop.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, Rice is a Kharif crop.

Final Answer:} Rice.