Kharif crops are sown in which season? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Kharif crops are sown in which season?
A. December-January
B. October-November
C. June-July (monsoon onset)
D. March-April
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Kharif (monsoon) crops depend on southwest monsoon rains. Examples: Rice, maize, cotton, groundnut, soybean. Sown June-July, harvested Sept-Oct. They require high temperature and humidity.

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