Which of the following is not a kharifcrop ?

Cotton
Groundnut
Maize
Mustard

The correct answer is (d) Mustard.

Kharif crops are crops that are grown during the rainy season in India. They are sown in the monsoon season (June-September) and harvested in the winter (October-March). Some common kharif crops are rice, cotton, maize, and groundnut.

Mustard is a rabi crop. Rabi crops are crops that are grown during the winter season in India. They are sown in the autumn (October-November) and harvested in the spring (March-April). Some common rabi crops are wheat, barley, and gram.

Here is a brief description of each option:

  • Cotton is a kharif crop. It is a fiber crop that is used to make cotton fabric.
  • Groundnut is a kharif crop. It is a legume that is used to make oil and peanut butter.
  • Maize is a kharif crop. It is a cereal grain that is used to make cornmeal, cornbread, and tortillas.
  • Mustard is a rabi crop. It is a cruciferous vegetable that is used to make mustard oil and mustard seeds.
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