38.4.1. Kharif (June to October)

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name two crops that are sown during the Kharif season.

   Hint

   Think about staple crops in India that need rain.

2. 2.

   What months mark the Kharif season?

   Hint

   Recall the monsoon timing in India.

3. 3.

   What is the primary season for Kharif crops?

   • June to October
   • October to March
   • March to June

   Hint

   Remember the monsoon season timing.

4. 4.

   Kharif crops are primarily dependent on which natural resource?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the timing of planting.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of erratic rainfall on Kharif crop yields over the last decades.

   Hint

   Look into historical data for rainfall and crop yield trends.

6. 6.

   Propose an integrated irrigation strategy for maximizing Kharif crop production in a region prone to drought.

   Hint

   Think of sustainable practices that could support during dry spells.