Question: Mustard and Sesame are cultivated in the Northern Indian States during the ________ cropping season.
Options:
Kharif
Rabi
Zaid
Both Zaid and Kharif
🔑 Key Points
Rabi Crop:
→ The major Rabi crop in India is Wheat, followed by Barley, Mustard, Sesame, and Peas.
→ Duration of Rabi: October to March.
Rabi Crop:
→ The major Rabi crop in India is Wheat, followed by Barley, Mustard, Sesame, and Peas.
→ Duration of Rabi: October to March.
Kharif Crop:
→ The major Kharif crops are Jowar, Rice, Millet, Maize, and Soybean.
→ Duration of Kharif: July to October.
Zaid Crop:
→ Zaid crop season is between Rabi and Kharif season and includes seasonal fruits and vegetables such as Watermelon, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Sunflower, and Sugarcane.
→ Duration of Zaid: March to June.