The crop which is sown with the commencement of monsoon is ______.

The correct answer is Kharif Crop.

Key Points

• Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the monsoon in June and harvested at the end of the monsoon season (October-November).
• Examples of Kharif crops include rice, maize, millet, and cotton.
• These crops require a lot of water and warm temperatures to grow, which is why they are planted at the beginning of the monsoon.
• India's major Kharif crop is rice, which is a staple food for a large part of the population.

Additional Information

• Rabi Crops:
  • These are winter crops sown in October-November and harvested in April-May.
  • Examples include wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard.
• Cash Crops:
  • Crops grown primarily for sale to return a profit.
  • Examples include sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, and coffee.
• Monsoon:
  • A seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation.
  • In India, the monsoon season is from June to September.
• Crop Seasons in India:
  • India has two main agricultural seasons: Kharif (June-October) and Rabi (October-March).
  • There is also a short season known as Zaid (March-June) for certain crops like watermelon, cucumber, and vegetables.