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Prelims level: Rabi Cropping Seasons
Why in the News?
Due to high October temperatures and shortages of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser, the planting of key Rabi (winter-spring) crops such as wheat, mustard, and chana (chickpea) has been slower than usual.
Low Rabi Sowing this Year
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About Rabi Cropping Season in India:
- Rabi crops are generally sown in mid-November, once the monsoon rains have receded.
- These crops grow using the rainwater that has percolated into the soil or with the help of irrigation systems.
- The harvesting of Rabi crops generally occurs from April to May.
- Major Rabi Crops:
- Wheat: The largest and most important Rabi crop in India.
- Barley: Grown mainly in North and Central India.
- Mustard: An essential oilseed crop grown across various regions.
- Sesame: Grown in many states but harvested early.
- Peas: Harvested early, with a market peak from January to March (especially in February).
- Agronomic Features:
- Rabi crops rely heavily on irrigation and residual moisture from the previous monsoon season.
- Excessive winter rainfall can harm Rabi crops but benefits the kharif crops grown later.
PYQ:[2013] Consider the following crops:
Which of these are Kharif crops? (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4 |
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