Question

What is a crop? How are crops classified based on the season? Give example for each.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Crops are plants grown by the farmers on a large scale.

Kharif Crops

The crops which are grown in the monsoon season are known as Kharif crops. For eg., maize, millet, and cotton.

Rabi Crops

The crops that are grown in the winter season and harvested in the spring are called Rabi crops.  Wheat, gram, and mustard are some of the Rabi crops.

Zaid Crops

Such crops are grown between the Kharif and Rabi seasons, i.e., between March and June.  These crops mature early.  Cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, and watermelon are zaid crops.water and hot weather for proper growth.