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Which of the following is a Kharif crop in north and Rabi crop in south India?

Which of the following is a Kharif crop in north and Rabi crop in south India? Correct Answer Sesamum

The correct answer is Sesamum.

Key Points

  • Sesamum
    • It is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum and in India, it is smaller in number.  
    • It is a Kharif crop in North India and a rabi crop in South India.
      • Hence, Option 2 is correct.
    • Another species of Sesamum is S. Indicum.
    • Sesamum is also known as Benne.
    • The mustard plant is a plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae.

Additional Information

  • Major crops are as follows-
    • Kharif Crops- Bajra, Jowar, Maize, Millet, Rice, and Soybean.
    • Rabi Crops- Barley, Gram, Rapeseed, Mustard, Oat, and Wheat.
    • Zaid Crops- Pumpkin, Cucumber and Bitter Gourd.

Related Questions

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Courses of Action :
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Assumptions :
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