Question

How many type of crops​

Answer 1

Based on seasons, the crops in India are divided into three types: Rabi, Kharif and Zaid.

CROPS IN INDIA

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Kharif Crops

• Sown in June-July when rains first begin (Monsoon crop).
• Harvested in September-October.
• Requires lot of water and hot weather to grow.
• Example: Rice, Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Cotton, Groundnut, Jute, Sugarcane, Turmeric, Pulses (like Urad Dal) etc.

Rabi Crops

• Sown in October-November
• Harvested in April-May.
• Requires warm climate for germination of seeds and maturation and cold climate for the growth.
• Example: Wheat, Oat, Gram, Pea, Barley, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Oil seeds (like Rapeseed, Sunflower, Sesame, Mustard) etc.

Zaid Crops

• Grown between March-June between Rabi and Kharif crop seasons.
• Early maturing crops.
• Example: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Moong Dal etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

rabi

kharif

zaid