Kharif and Rabi Crops MCQs Class 8
Kharif and Rabi Crops MCQs Class 8 Science
Class: 8
Subject: Science
Section: Crop Production and Management
Topic: Kharif and Rabi Crops
Board: CBSE – Based on NCERT Syllabus
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 8 Science examinations.
Subject: Science
Section: Crop Production and Management
Topic: Kharif and Rabi Crops
Board: CBSE – Based on NCERT Syllabus
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 8 Science examinations.
1. Kharif crops are grown during:
Answer: C. Rainy season
Kharif crops are sown with the onset of monsoon (June–July) and harvested around October.
Kharif crops are sown with the onset of monsoon (June–July) and harvested around October.
2. Rabi crops are harvested in:
Answer: A. March–April
Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring.
3. Example of a Kharif crop:
Answer: C. Paddy
Paddy requires heavy rainfall, making it suitable for Kharif season.
Paddy requires heavy rainfall, making it suitable for Kharif season.
4. Example of a Rabi crop:
Answer: C. Wheat
Wheat grows best in cool winter climate.
Wheat grows best in cool winter climate.
5. Kharif crops require:
Answer: C. Plenty of water
Monsoon rains provide the water needed for Kharif crops.
Monsoon rains provide the water needed for Kharif crops.
6. Rabi crops grow best in:
Answer: B. Cold climate
Cool weather supports flowering and grain filling.
Cool weather supports flowering and grain filling.
7. Which crop is NOT a Kharif crop?
Answer: D. Mustard
Mustard is a Rabi crop grown in winter.
Mustard is a Rabi crop grown in winter.
8. Rabi crops depend mainly on:
Answer: B. Irrigation
Since rainfall is low in winter, irrigation is essential.
Since rainfall is low in winter, irrigation is essential.
9. Sowing time of Kharif crops:
Answer: B. Jun–Jul
They are sown with monsoon arrival.
They are sown with monsoon arrival.
10. Gram is a:
Answer: B. Rabi crop
Gram grows well in winter.
Gram grows well in winter.
11. Cotton is grown in:
Answer: B. Rainy season
Cotton is a major Kharif crop.
Cotton is a major Kharif crop.
12. Mustard is harvested in:
Answer: C. Spring
Typical Rabi harvesting season.
Typical Rabi harvesting season.
13. Paddy fields require:
Answer: B. Flooded fields
Standing water supports paddy growth.
Standing water supports paddy growth.
14. Wheat requires:
Answer: B. Moderate temperature
Cool climate favours wheat.
Cool climate favours wheat.
15. Jute is a:
Answer: B. Kharif crop
Requires warm and humid climate.
Requires warm and humid climate.
16. Barley belongs to:
Answer: B. Rabi
Grows in winter season.
Grows in winter season.
17. Monsoon failure affects mainly:
Answer: B. Kharif crops
They depend on rainfall.
They depend on rainfall.
18. Example of oilseed Rabi crop:
Answer: B. Mustard
Major winter oilseed crop.
Major winter oilseed crop.
19. Kharif crops are harvested around:
Answer: C. October
After monsoon ends.
After monsoon ends.
20. Seasonal classification of crops is based on:
Answer: B. Climate & rainfall
Temperature and rainfall determine crop seasons.
Temperature and rainfall determine crop seasons.