Question

The Rabi season of agriculture begins in October-November and ends in ________.

• A. June-July
• B. March-April
• C. January-February
• D. May-June

Answer 1

Answer:

B. March-April

Rabi Crop Season

• The Rabi season, also known as the winter crop season, is one of the two main agricultural seasons in India.
• It commences with the sowing of seeds around October-November, coinciding with the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon.
• The harvesting of Rabi crops typically takes place between March and April.
• Key crops grown during the Rabi season include:
  • Wheat: India's most important Rabi crop.
  • Barley
  • Peas
  • Gram (chickpea)
  • Mustard
  • Potatoes
  • Lentils (dal)
• The success of the Rabi season is dependent on the availability of moisture in the soil from the retreating monsoons and the adequate supply of irrigation water.
• Rabi crops generally require a cool climate during the growth period and a warm, dry climate during ripening and harvesting.
• The contrasting season is the Kharif season, which runs from June-July to October-November.