Question 16 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Paper 1 - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

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

1. Rice

2. Maize

3. Wheat

4. Cotton

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (C): Wheat

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Let’s check all the options

• 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