'Aus', 'Aman' and 'Boro' are important crops of which of the following in states like Assam, West Bengal and Odisha?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Paddy

Explanation:

• 'Aus', 'Aman', and 'Boro' are types of paddy (rice) grown primarily in states like Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha.
• Aus: This is typically the pre-monsoon rice crop, sown during the months of April-May and harvested around July-August. It is grown in rain-fed conditions.
• Aman: The monsoon-season rice crop, sown in June-July and harvested in November-December, usually depending on the monsoon rains.
• Boro: A winter rice crop, grown from November to April, with irrigation required for successful cultivation. It is generally the highest-yielding crop.

Information Booster:

• Paddy in India:
• India is the second-largest producer of rice globally, with the primary rice-growing regions in the eastern states like West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, and parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
• Aman rice is particularly important in West Bengal and Assam, while Boro rice is primarily cultivated in Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha.
• Aman and Boro are key to India's rice production, ensuring a steady supply throughout the year.

Other Options:

• A (Wheat): Wheat is a major crop in north India and is mainly grown in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. It does not include the 'Aus', 'Aman', and 'Boro' varieties.
• B (Cotton): Cotton is primarily grown in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana, but it is not linked to the 'Aus', 'Aman', and 'Boro' varieties.
• D (Mustard): Mustard is a rabi crop grown in states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab but is not related to paddy or the specific rice varieties mentioned.