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Question
Name the two main crop seasons of India. Give three examples of the crops grown during each season.
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Solution
The two main crops seasons in India are:
- Kharif season: The rainy season is from July to October and is known as the Kharif Season. The chief kharif crops are the milles, known as Bajra and Jowar, Paddy, Maize, Cotton.
- Rabi season: The winter season is from November to April and is known as rabi season. Wheat, Gram, Peas, Linseed and Mustard are important rabi crops.
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