Rabi Crops are sown from

In India, the crops are categorized in two sections depending on their seasonal cultivation. The two categories are-

1. Rabi
2. Kharif

Important Points

• Rabi is taken from Arabic, directly meaning Spring. 
  • The Rabi season starts from November and lasts up to March/April (Spring season)
  • Rabi crops require irrigation and cannot depend on monsoon rains. Untimely rain can spoil the crops.
  • Barley, mustard, and green peas are major Rabi crops of India.

Therefore, Option 2. October to November is the answer. 

Key Points

• Kharif taken from Arabic means, Autumn. It is so because the harvesting season is Autumn. 
• They are also called Monsoon crops because of their sowing season. 
• Popular Kharif crops of India are- Bajra, Ragi, Soyabean, groundnut, cotton, Rice, Maize