Test:Major Food Crops in India - UPSC MCQ

Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season and major Kharif crops in India include rice and maize.

Rabi crops are sown in the winter season and harvested in the spring. They include crops like wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard.

Zaid crops are grown during the summer season and examples include watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, vegetables, and fodder crops.

Cash crops are cultivated primarily for commercial purposes and examples include spices, tobacco, cotton, and oilseeds.

Cotton is a major cash crop in India, and Gujarat is India's leading cotton producer.

Cropping patterns in India are influenced by factors like technology, soil type, rainfall, temperature, and the socioeconomic conditions of farmers.

Kharif crops include rice and maize, which are grown during the monsoon season.

Horticulture crops are grown in enclosures such as gardens and include vegetables, trees, flowers, turf, bushes, fruits, and nuts.

Cropping patterns in India have changed over time due to various factors like an increase in crop prices, the introduction of new technologies, and the shift towards cash crops for economic benefits.

The lower Gangetic plain has a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year, making it suitable for paddy and jute cultivation.