Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following is not a kharif crop?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Mustard

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mustard”.
Mustard is not a Kharif crop. Kharif crops are also known as monsoon crops or autumn crops and are grown during the rainy season in India.

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