Which of the following crops is not a Kharif crop in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Maize

  3. Wheat

  4. Cotton

Answer:

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So, the correct answer is (C): Wheat

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  • Option (A) Rice - Rice is a kharif crop in India. It is sown in June-July and harvested in September-October. It requires good rainfall and high temperature for its growth. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (B) Maize - Maize is also a kharif crop in India. It is sown in June-July and harvested in September-October. It requires moderate rainfall and warm climate for its growth. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (C) Wheat - Wheat is not a kharif crop in India. It is a rabi crop that is sown in October-November and harvested in March-April. It requires low temperature and moderate rainfall for its growth. So, this is correct .

  • Option (D) Cotton - Cotton is another kharif crop in India. It is sown in April-May and harvested in September-October. It requires high temperature and low rainfall for its growth. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, the correct answer is option (C): Wheat

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