Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the rabi crops?

Options:

Southern and southeastern states are important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops

These crops are harvested in summer from April to June.

Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.

Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December.

Correct Answer:

Southern and southeastern states are important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Southern and southeastern states are important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops

The statement "Southern and southeastern states are important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops" is not entirely accurate because the production of rabi crops, particularly wheat, is more prominent in the northern states of India rather than in the southern and southeastern states. Rabi crops are those crops that are sown in the winter season (from October to December) and harvested in the spring season (from March to April). They require relatively cooler temperatures and a longer duration of sunlight for optimal growth and development. Therefore, regions with winter rainfall and cooler climates are more suitable for cultivating rabi crops.

In India, the northern states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are known as the primary regions for the cultivation of rabi crops, especially wheat. These states have favorable agro-climatic conditions, including fertile soil, adequate irrigation facilities, and suitable temperatures during the winter months, which are conducive to the cultivation of wheat and other rabi crops. Conversely, southern and southeastern states of India typically have a different climatic pattern, with warmer temperatures and different rainfall patterns. These regions are more conducive to the cultivation of kharif crops, which are sown during the monsoon season and harvested in the autumn.

Therefore, while some rabi crops may be cultivated in limited areas of southern and southeastern states where climatic conditions permit, the primary production of rabi crops, particularly wheat, is concentrated in the northern states of India. Hence, the statement that suggests southern and southeastern states as important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops is not entirely accurate.