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    What is the local name of Autumn (Kharif) crop of rice?

    A) Aus          

    B) Aman

    C) Boro                            

    D) Dalua

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The rice cropping seasons in India are as follows:
    Crop Local name Sowing Harvesting Percentage of area Percentage of production
    Autumn (Kharif) Winter (Rabi) Summer (Spring) Aus or Kar Aman, Sali or Karthika Boro or Dalua May-June June-July Nov.-Dec. Sept-Oct. Nov.-Dec. March-April 39.4 54.2 6.4 43.97 48.79 7.24


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