Kharif, Rabi, Summer
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Virippu, Mundakan, Puncha
Northeast Monsoon, Southwest Monsoon, Winter Answer: c
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The three major cropping seasons in Kerala are Virippu, Mundakan, and Puncha.
- Virippu is the first cropping season, which starts in June and ends in August. It is the main rice-growing season in Kerala.
- Mundakan is the second cropping season, which starts in September and ends in November. It is the main season for growing pulses and oilseeds.
- Puncha is the third cropping season, which starts in December and ends in February. It is the main season for growing vegetables and fruits.
The Northeast Monsoon, Southwest Monsoon, and Winter are not cropping seasons in Kerala. The Northeast Monsoon is a seasonal wind that blows from the northeast to the southwest during the months of October to December. The Southwest Monsoon is a seasonal wind that blows from the southwest to the northeast during the months of June to September. Winter is the season that occurs between the months of December and February.