Consider the following crops :1. Cotton2. Groundnut3. Maize4. MustardWhich of the above are kharif crops?
✓ Correct answer: b) 1, 2 and 3
ExplanationKharif crops are typically grown during the monsoon season (June to September) in India, and they require plenty of water.These crops are usually harvested after the monsoon season, around September to October.Cotton is a Kharif crop grown during the monsoon season.Groundnut and Maize are also Kharif crops grown during the monsoon season.Although it can also be grown in the Rabi season in some areas, it is primarily a Kharif crop in India.Mustard is typically grown in the Rabi season (winter).Thus, Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize are Kharif crops, while Mustard is a Rabi crop.158
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