Kharif and Rabi Season Employment
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Question (English)
Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in which season?
- Rabi season
- Kharif season ✓ Correct
- Zaid season
- Throughout the year equally
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in the Kharif season.
Key Points:
- During the Rabi season, in areas with inadequate irrigation, it becomes difficult to find gainful employment.
- This seasonal nature of agriculture makes diversification essential.
- Expansion into non-farm sectors provides supplementary employment.
- Allied activities like livestock, poultry, fisheries provide year-round income.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Rabi season has lower employment in areas without irrigation.
- C: Zaid is a minor season, not the main employment period.
- D: Employment is not equally distributed throughout the year.
📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
