UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·geography·indian geography

Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are Kharif crops?

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  1. A1 and 2
  2. B1, 2 and 3Correct
  3. C3 and 4
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize are primarily grown during the Kharif season, which coincides with the onset of the southwest monsoon from June to October. These crops require high temperatures and moderate to high rainfall. Mustard, on the other hand, is a Rabi crop sown in the winter season from October to March as it requires a cool climate and less water to grow. Therefore, only crops 1, 2, and 3 fit the Kharif category.
geography: Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are Kharif crops?

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