Q. Consider the following crops:

1. Soyabean
2. Sesame
3. Pumpkin
4. Cotton

Which among the following is the correct set of crop seasons in which the above are grown?
Answer: Kharif, Rabi,Zaid, Kharif
Notes: The correct answer is "Kharif, Rabi, Zaid." - Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the monsoon and harvested in the autumn. Soybean and cotton are typical Kharif crops. - Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring. Sesame is a Rabi crop. - Zaid crops are grown in the summer season between Kharif and Rabi. Pumpkin is classified as a Zaid crop. Trivia: Kharif crops benefit from the heavy rainfall of the monsoon, while Rabi crops rely on the winter rains and irrigation.