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In the traditional agricultural cycle of Eastern India, what is the 'Boro' variety of rice primarily characterized as?

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

Answer options

  1. A monsoon crop sown in June and harvested in autumn.
  2. A winter crop sown in December and harvested in summer.
  3. A highly drought-resistant dryland crop.
  4. A deep-water floating rice grown exclusively in floodplains.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A winter crop sown in December and harvested in summer.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) A winter crop sown in December and harvested in summer. šŸ“š Explanation: Intensive rice cultivation in West Bengal and Assam is traditionally categorized into Aus, Aman, and Boro based exactly on their distinct harvest seasons. The 'Boro' variety is explicitly known as the crucial spring or summer rice in the regional agricultural calendar. It is sown in the cold winter months of November or December and requires massive artificial irrigation until it is successfully harvested in April or May.