Question

Which is the main rabi crop in India?

Answer 1

Answer:

Wheat

Explanation:

The Rabi means while planting the crop.  Rabi crops are agricultural crops that are planted in winter and harvested in India in summer. Some of the main rabi crops include rice, barley, beans, gram and mustard.

Between the months of November to April, the crops grown are called as Rabi crops, Wheat is India's main rabi crop, followed by barley, mustard, sesame, and peas. Peas are harvested early because they are ready early.

Answer 2

‘Wheat’ is the main Rabi crop in India.

Explanation:

• Rabi crop refers to all those crops that are sown in the winter season and harvested in spring.

• A large number of crops are grown in winter. Wheat is the major Rabi crop.

• Wheat is used as a cereal grain. It is a rich source of carbohydrates.  

• Wheat needs moderate temperature, about 31-38 centimetres of water and plenty of sunshine to yield a healthy harvest.

• Uttar Pradesh produces the highest yield of ‘wheat in India’ followed by Haryana, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.