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State any two characteristics each of the three distinct
'cropping seasons' of India.

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(i) Kharif Crop Season:
( a) Kharif season largely concides with South West Monsson.
(b) Generally it prevails between June to September.
(c) Rice, Maize, Ragi Jowar, Bajara, Cotton, Jute are the major crops of this season.
(ii) Rabi Crop Season:
(a) This season begins with the onset of winter.
(b) It begins in October and November and ends in March-April.
(c) Wheat, Gram, Rapeseeds, Masturd and Barley are its major crops of this season.
( iii) Zaid Crop , Season:
(a) Zaid is the short duration cropping season.
(b) It begins after harvesting of rabi crops.
(c) The cultivation of watermelon, cucumbers, fruits, vegetables and fodder crops are largely grown in this season.
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