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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 2 and 3 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified1, 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.
Wheat is universally known as the quintessential Rabi (winter) crop. Eliminating 4 leaves only option (c).
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