Which among the following crops is related to the "Rabi" season in North India?

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  1. Rice
  2. Jowar
  3. Maize
  4. Barley

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Option 4 : Barley
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The correct answer is "Barley".

Key Points

  • Rabi crops are those which are sown during winter and harvested in the spring season.
  • These are sown around mid-November mostly after the monsoon is over and harvested in April or May.
  • Major rabi crop in India is Wheat, Barley, Mustard, and Peas.
  • So, Barley is a Rabi crop in North India.​

Additional Information

  • There are three cropping seasons in India:
    • Kharif season
    • Rabi season
    • Zaid season
  • Kharif season -
    • This season starts in June and ends in October.
    • The crops are sown in June and harvested in September.
    • These include Rice, Sorghum, Maize, Tea, etc. 
  • Rabi season -
    • The crops are sown during October and harvested in February.
    • These are winter-season crops.
    • These include wheat, oats, barley, pulses, etc.
  • Zaid season -
    • These are sown in March and harvested in June.
    • These include Seasonal fruits and vegetables.

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