Correctly match the Indian seasons with their respective crops. Season
1. Kharif - c) Rice
2. Rabi - b) Wheat
3. Zaid - a) Fodder

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a.
Explanation:

• Kharif season crops, like Rice (Temperature: 25°C to 35°C), are grown during the monsoon season (June to September).
• Rabi season crops, like Wheat (Temperature: 10°C to 15°C), are grown in the winter season (October to March). 
•  Zaid season crops, like Fodder (Temperature: 20°C to 30°C), are grown in the summer season (March to June).

Information Booster:

• Kharif Crops: Grown during the monsoon season with high rainfall.
• Rabi Crops: Grown during the winter season, typically with irrigation.
• Zaid Crops: Grown in the summer season, typically in areas with moderate rainfall.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare: The ministry responsible for agricultural policies and crop development. • Current Minister: Shivraj Singh Chauhan is the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (2025).

Crop-related Schemes: 

•  Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (2016): Provides crop insurance to farmers.
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) (2019): Direct income support to farmers.