CBSE Class 8 Answered

Kharif crops are planted at the start of the rainy season.

They need a lot of water and hot weather to grow.

They necessitate a shorter day length. 

The planting season lasts from June to July.

The harvest season lasts from September to October.

Examples are rice, maize, cotton, groundnut, jowar, bajra, and other grains.

Rabi crops are planted after the end of the monsoon season, i.e. during the winter season.

They require a warm environment for seed germination and a cold environment to grow.

They necessitate a longer day length.

The planting season lasts from October to November.

The harvesting season lasts from March to April.

Examples include wheat, peas, gramme, oilseeds, barley, and other grains.