Rabi crops are harvested in which season?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Summer

Explanation:

• Rabi crops are agricultural crops that are sown in the winter season and harvested in the summer season.
• The sowing period typically spans from October to December.
• The harvesting period typically spans from April to June (the onset of summer).
• Common examples of Rabi crops include wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard.

• The term "Rabi" is an Arabic word which means "spring", reflecting the time when these crops are harvested.
• These crops rely primarily on the sub-soil moisture accumulated during the preceding monsoon and require relatively cooler climates for early growth.
• Winter precipitation caused by western temperate cyclones plays a crucial role in the success of Rabi crops in northern India.

• Kharif crops are typically harvested in early autumn (September-October), not Rabi crops.

• Winter is the sowing season for Rabi crops, not the harvesting season.

• The monsoon season (June-July) is the sowing period for Kharif crops (like rice and maize), which rely heavily on seasonal rainfall.