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In the agricultural calendar of West Bengal, during which specific period is the 'Aman' rice crop predominantly sown and harvested?

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

Answer options

  1. Sown in June-July and harvested in November-December.
  2. Sown in November-December and harvested in March-April.
  3. Sown in March-April and harvested in June-July.
  4. Sown in January-February and harvested in May-June.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sown in June-July and harvested in November-December.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Sown in June-July and harvested in November-December. šŸ“š Explanation: Rice cultivation in West Bengal is traditionally divided into three distinct seasonal varieties: Aus, Aman, and Boro. The 'Aman' crop is the most important winter rice, entirely dependent on the South-West monsoon. It is sown at the beginning of the rainy season in June-July and carefully harvested during the winter months of November and December.