Question 32
HardOriginal questionZaid crops such as watermelon, muskmelon and cucumber are grown
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
India has two main cropping seasons: kharif in the monsoon and rabi in winter.
Zaid is the short season between them, roughly March to June, used on irrigated land for fast-growing crops such as melons, cucumbers, vegetables and fodder.
- Concept
- The zaid season
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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