Question

19 Distinguish between Rabi and Kharif crops. state any three
points​

Answer 1

Answer:

Differences Between Rabi and Kharif Crops

Following are the important differences between Rabi and Kharif crops:

Kharif Crop Rabi Crop

Sowing Season

Kharif crops are sown early-May – usually at the beginning of the first monsoon rains Rabi crops are sown around mid-November – preferably after the monsoon rains

Also known as

Monsoon crops/ Autumn Crops Winter crops

Rainfall Pattern

Crops are drastically affected – too little or too much rainfall can lay waste to the efforts Generally not affected (however, rain in winter can potentially spoil rabi crops)

Essential Factors

Requires hot weather and a large amount of water to grow. Requires warm climate for seed germination and cold climate to grow.

Harvesting Months

Usually between October and November (Please note – exact harvesting season varies according to the crops and region) Generally between April and May (please note – exact harvesting season varies according to the crops and region)

Examples

Cotton, groundnut, maize and rice are examples of Kharif crops. Barley, gram, peas and wheat are examples of Rabi crops.

Term Origins/ Etymology

“Kharif” translates to “autumn season” in Arabic “Rabi” translates to “spring season” in Arabic

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Kharif : (1) Kharif crops are sown early-May – usually at the beginning of the first monsoon rains

• (2)Also known as Monsoon crops/ Autumn Crops
• (3)Essential Factors Requires hot weather and a large amount of water to grow.

• (4)Cotton, groundnut, maize and rice are examples of Kharif crops.

Rabi: (1)Rabi crops are sown around mid-November – preferably after the monsoon rains

• (2)Also known as Winter crops

• (3)Essential FactorsRequires warm climate for seed germination and cold climate to grow
• (4)Barley, gram, peas and wheat are examples of Rabi crops.