Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,2,16,2,2,13,1
keywords:
{'major crops': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'rainy season': [3, 0, 2, 3], 'crop': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'winter season': [2, 0, 2, 7], 'season': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'may': [5, 0, 2, 5], 'rice': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'june': [8, 1, 4, 8], 'rabi': [4, 0, 2, 0]}
The correct option is 1 - Rainy season. In India, the rainy season begins in May-June and lasts until September-October. This season, also known as the Monsoon season, is characterized by heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon winds. It is an important crop-season as it provides the necessary water for crops to grow. Major crops like rice and millets are sown during this season as they require abundant water for cultivation. This is in contrast to the Rabi season (option 2) which occurs during the winter months, and the Kharif season (option 3) which starts around June-July with crops like cotton and groundnut. Option 4, Winter season, is incorrect as it does not align with the cropping patterns mentioned in the question.