Question

Which of the following crops can be grown in all seasons?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Vegetables
D. Mustard

Answer 1

Crops are plants that are grown by the help of farmers. Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. The Indian population mainly depends on agriculture for their survival (food and money. It is the major occupation in the rural areas. The cultivation of crops mainly depends on the primary factors - weather and soil conditions. There are various types of crops depending upon the type of season.

Complete answer:
Kharif crops are those types of crops which are grown in monsoon season. They require a lot of water and warm weather for their proper growth and development. Rabi crops are those types of crops which are grown in the winter season because they require cool climate for their growth and warm climate for the germination and maturation of seeds. Zaid crops are those types of crops which are grown between the kharif and Rabi crops season.
Rice is a Kharif crop and a staple food crop. They require heavy rainfall, a very high temperature and high humidity for their growth.
Wheat is a Rabi crop which requires 50-75 cm of rainfall annually and requires a short cool season.
Vegetables require mainly sunlight and less water which are available throughout the year. Hence, they are grown in all seasons.
Mustard is also a type of Rabi crop that requires a short cool season. So, they are easily grown in the winter season.

So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note:
Food supplies proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals that are needed by the body. There are two sources of food – plants and animals. Plants are the main source of food that provides cereals, pulses, vegetables and fruits. Animals are used either directly or indirectly and provide milk, honey, egg and milk products.