Question

Distinguish between Kharif and Rabi crops with examples​

Answer 1

Kharif crops are the crops which are sown at the beginning of the rainy season, e.g. between April and May. Rabi crops are the crops that are sown at the end of monsoon or at the beginning of winter season, e.g. between September and October. Major Rabi crops are wheat, gram, peas, barley etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Distinguish between: Rabi and Kharif Crops.

Solution:

Rabi and Kharif crops

Kharif:

1. Cultivation begins with the on set of monsoons in May.

2. Sowing of seeds is done in June or early July.

3. Crops are harvested in September- October.

4. Crops depend on the monsoons.

5. Types: Rice, millets, maize, groundnuts, jute, cotton and various pulses.

Rabi

1 Cultivation begins with the withdrawal of monsoons in October.

2. Sowing of seeds is done in October- November.

3. Crops are harvested in April-May.

4. Crops depend on the sub-soil moisture.

5. Types : Wheat, gram and oil-seeds like mustard