Differentiate between Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons.
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Model Answer
| | Rabi | Kharif |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing | October – December (winter) | With onset of monsoon |
| Harvesting | April – June (summer) | September – October |
| Examples | Wheat, barley, peas, gram, mustard | Paddy, maize, cotton, jute, groundnut |
Source: Agriculture, Chapter 4 (Cropping Pattern)
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Explanation
- This is a 2-mark differentiation question; a simple two-column table or two contrasting points is the ideal format — examiners reward clarity and correct examples.
- Always include sowing season, harvesting season, and at least one example crop for each — these are the expected points.
- Do not confuse Zaid with either season; it is a separate short summer season.