3.1. Crops and Crop Seasons

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the Kharif cropping season?

   Hint

   Think about the time of year when the monsoon occurs.

2. 2.

   Name one crop that is grown during the Rabi season.

   Hint

   Consider the crops usually planted in the winter.

3. 3.

   During which season are rice and maize primarily grown in India?

   • Rabi
   • Kharif
   • Zaid

   Hint

   Think about which crops like water and rainfall.

4. 4.

   True or False: Rabi crops are planted before the Kharif season.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the order of the seasons.

5. 5.

   Design an agricultural plan for a region with limited water availability. Which crops would you choose for each season, and why?

   Hint

   Consider both the crop's needs and the available resources.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how seasonal changes might affect market prices for agricultural products.

   Hint

   Think about supply and demand principles across seasons.