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Q134. Consider the following crops : 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops ?

Consider the following crops :

  1. Cotton
  2. Groundnut
  3. Rice
  4. Wheat

Which of these are Kharif crops ?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

1, 2, and 3 are Kharif crops: Cotton, Groundnut, and Rice are predominantly sown during the onset of the southwest monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn (September-October).

4 is a Rabi crop: Wheat is a winter/Rabi crop sown in October-December and harvested in March-April.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Wheat is universally known as the quintessential Rabi (winter) crop. Eliminating 4 leaves only option (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q134)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Oceanography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1, 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q134

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 134 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Geography (Oceanography) question is Option (C): "1, 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Oceanography". You can explore all repeated questions from Oceanography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Oceanography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Wheat is universally known as the quintessential Rabi (winter) crop. Eliminating 4 leaves only option (c).

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