Agriculture Flashcards
1
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Green Revolution
A
Began in 1960. Production of food grains increased several folds.
2
Q
Kharif Crops
A
Crops requiring substantial amount of water, being grown in the rainy season, between June and September, depending on the southwest monsoon and being harvested in September or October.
3
Q
Different Kharif Crops
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Paddy, Cotton, Soy Bean, Jowar, Bajra, Groundnut, Maize, etc.
4
Q
Rabi Crops
A
Crops grown in the winter season between October and March and harvested by March or April, requiring moderate water.
5
Q
Different Rabi Crops
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Wheat, Pea, Gram, Mustard, Linseed, etc.
6
Q
Leguminous Crops
A
Pea, Peanut, Lentils, Chickpeas, Lupins and Beans
