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Rabi Crops are sown from

Rabi Crops are sown from Correct Answer October to November

In India, the crops are categorized in two sections depending on their seasonal cultivation. The two categories are-

  1. Rabi
  2. Kharif

Important Points

  • Rabi is taken from Arabic, directly meaning Spring. 
    • The Rabi season starts from November and lasts up to March/April (Spring season)
    • Rabi crops require irrigation and cannot depend on monsoon rains. Untimely rain can spoil the crops.
    • Barley, mustard, and green peas are major Rabi crops of India.

Therefore, Option 2. October to November is the answer. 

Key Points

  • Kharif taken from Arabic means, Autumn. It is so because the harvesting season is Autumn. 
  • They are also called Monsoon crops because of their sowing season. 
  • Popular Kharif crops of India are- Bajra, Ragi, Soyabean, groundnut, cotton, Rice, Maize 

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