Question

describe the three cropping seasons in india

Answer 1

KHARIF

IT START'S WITH THE ONSET OF THE MONSOON AND CONTINUES TILL THE BEGINNING OF WINTER.

(JUNE-JULY TO SEP-OCT)

RABI

IT START'S WITH THE BEGINNING OF WINTER AND CONTINUES TILL THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER.

(OCT-DEC TO APRIL-JUNE).

ZAID

THIS IS A SHORT CROP SEASON IN B/W THE RABI AND KHARIF SEASON.

Answer 2

The three major cropping seasons in India are Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid.

• The Rabi season extends from the month October to March. The crops grown in Rabi season are also known as winter season crops, they need a cold weather and less water. For example pulses. oats, wheat, barley etc.
• The Kharif season stretches from the month July to October. The crops grown in Kharif season are also known as monsoon crops and need a lot of water. For example Cotton, Rubber, Sugar, Tea, coffee etc.
• The crops grown between the months March and June are known as Zaid. The crops grown in Zaid season need a warm and dry weather to grow and also a longer flowering of a day.  For example, the seasonal fruits and vegetables