AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Answer: (B) Zaid
The short summer cropping season between rabi and kharif seasons is known as the Zaid season. Crops like watermelon, muskmelon, and cucumber are grown during this period.
The passage directly states: "In between the rabi and the kharif seasons, there is a short season during the summer months known as the Zaid season." Aus, Aman, and Boro are three paddy crops grown in West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha — not a season name. Boro is a winter paddy variety, making options A, C, and D incorrect.