Which of the following pairs consists only of Rabi crops in the standard…

Concept

In the standard Indian crop-season classification, Rabi crops are sown in winter after the monsoon and harvested in spring. Kharif crops are generally sown with the onset of the monsoon and harvested in autumn.

To test a pair, classify both crops independently; the pair qualifies only when both belong to the Rabi group.

Application

1. Barley is classified as a Rabi cereal crop.

2. Gram is classified as a Rabi pulse crop.

3. Because both members belong to the Rabi group, the required pair is barley and gram.

Contrast

• Maize and peas mix a generally Kharif crop with a Rabi crop.

• Paddy and cotton are generally classified as Kharif crops.

• Wheat is Rabi, but jowar is generally placed in the Kharif group in this standard classification.

Cross-check

The usual seasonal list groups wheat, barley, gram and peas under Rabi, while paddy, maize, cotton and jowar are grouped under Kharif. This confirms barley and gram as the pair containing only Rabi crops.