Which of the following crops belongs to the Kharif season?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Cotton

Explanation:
• Cotton is a classic Kharif crop in India. Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops, are sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon (usually June-July) and harvested towards the end of autumn (September-October).
• Cotton cultivation demands a warm climate, moderate rainfall or irrigation, long frost-free periods, and abundant sunshine during its growth phase. It grows exceptionally well in the black cotton soil (regur soil) of the Deccan Plateau.
• Other major examples of important Kharif crops include rice, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, groundnut, and soyabean.

Information Booster:
• India is one of the top global producers of cotton. The states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana lead the country in domestic cotton production due to favorable soil and climate.

Additional Knowledge:
• Wheat (Option B): A major Rabi crop sown during the winter months (October-December) and harvested in spring, requiring cool growing conditions.
• Gram (Option C): Also a Rabi pulse crop that grows well in cool climates and requires less moisture compared to monsoon crops.
• Mustard (Option D): An important oilseed crop categorized under the Rabi cropping system, primarily grown in northern and western India.