describe the agricultural pattern of india Related: NCERT Solution- A...
The Cropping pattern of india is in 3 Types ;
Explanation:
The Cropping Seasons in India :-
1. Rabi Crops :-
These are sown at the start of winter (October to December) and harvested in spring or at the start of summer (April to June).
Example's :-
Wheat,Barley,Peas,Gram and Mustard
These crops are grown in Punjab,Haryana,Himachal Pradesh,Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.
2. Kharif Crops :-
These are sown during the monsoon (May to July) and harvested in September to October.
Major kharif crops are Paddy,maize,Jowar,bajra and cotton
Major areas where paddy is cultivated are Assam,West bengal,coastal regions of Odisha,Andhra Pradesh and Tamil nadu.
3. Zaid Crops :-
These are sown between Rabi and Kharif seasons (March - June).
Major zaid crops are Watermelon,Muskmelon,Cucumber,Vegetables and Fodder crops.
Major regions in India where Zaid crops are Punjab, Haryana,Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.