Question: Which of the following pairs of crop and season is/are correctly matched? 1. Barley: Zaid Crop 2. Mustard: Rabi Crop 3. Soybean: Kharif CropSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
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1 Only
1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
All of the above
→ Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops or autumn crops, are domesticated plants cultivated and harvested in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to November depending on the area.
→ Examples of Kharif Crops: Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, Soybean, Cotton.
→ Rabi crops or rabi harvest, also known as winter crops, are agricultural crops sown in winter and harvested in spring in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
→ The complementary of the rabi crop is the Kharif crop, which is grown after the rabi and Zaid crops are harvested one after another respectively.
→ Examples of Rabi Crops: Wheat, Barley, Oats, Pulses, Mustard, Linseed.
→ Zaid is a short season during the summer months between the rabi and the Kharif seasons. Important crops produced during Zaid are watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, vegetables, and fodder crops.
🛑 Additional Information
→ Types of Crops:
Food Crops: These food crops are harvested and consumed for daily purposes by human beings. For example, fruits, vegetables, nuts, spices, grains, etc.
Fiber Crops: Fiber crops are grown for their fibers that contain a large amount of cellulose, which is good for strength. For example, cotton, jute, coir, etc. They are traditionally crafted in big factories and then placed in markets for trading. Example products include cotton clothes, jute bags, etc.
Oil Crops: Oil crops like canola and corn are consumed by industries. The oils like olive oil, sesame oil, etc. are harvested for consumption in cooking, hair, etc.
Industrial Crops: The crops produced in industries or factories are called industrial crops. For example, we get rubber naturally from rubber plants, which are used for floorings, balloons, shoes, etc.