Which among the following is a Rabi Crop?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Mustard
Explanation: Mustard is a Rabi crop. Rabi crops are sown in the winter season (October–December) and harvested in spring (March–April). Mustard requires a cool climate for growth, which matches the Rabi cropping season, as explained in NCERT Geography (Class 8 & 10).
Information Booster: According to NCERT, Rabi crops depend mainly on winter rainfall and irrigation. Major Rabi crops include wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard.
Additional Knowledge:
· (b) Maize – A Kharif crop, sown with the onset of monsoon.
· (c) Cotton – A Kharif crop, requires high temperature and rainfall.
· (d) Paddy – A Kharif crop, grown in rainy season with abundant water.
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