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In India Aman rice is cultivated during:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. sown in S. W. Monsoon season and harvested in water.
  2. sown in S. W. Monsoon season and harvested at the end of the monsoon.
  3. sown in summer and harvested in the monsoon.
  4. sown in early summer and harvested at the end of the monsoon.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: sown in S. W. Monsoon season and harvested in water.

Explanation: Aman rice in India is sown during the southwest monsoon and harvested in waterlogged fields at the end of the season, forming the main rice crop in eastern and northern states. Other Information: ▪️ Major producing states: West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Assam. ▪️ Dependent on monsoon rainfall for water supply. ▪️ Aman rice contributes significantly to India’s food grain production. ▪️ Requires proper water management to prevent flooding or drought damage. ▪️ Different from Boro rice, which is cultivated in winter using irrigation.