Field Crop Production MCQs
Field Crop Production MCQs 200+
Q.1 The most cultivated crop in India among cereals?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Maize
Q.2 World production of wheat is __________ million tonnes in 2020?
- 578.34
- 758.30
- 678.34
Q.3 ___________ leads as highest productivity of wheat in the world?
- India
- USA
- China
Q.4 Highest production of groundnut in India is in?
- A.P
- Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat
Q.5 Production of wheat is __________ million tonnes in Indiain 2019-20?
- 107 MT
- 100 MT
- 90 MT
Q.6 Highest productivity of wheat is in ________ state of India?
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
- Maharastra
Q.7 In India, productivity of sugarcane is highest in the state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
- None
Q.8 Mention the Rabi season pulse?
- Chick pea
- Green gram
- Red gram
Q.9 Bread wheat is ___________?
- Secale cereale
- Hordeum vulgare
- Triticum aestivum
Q.10 According to Vavilov the origin of Durum wheat is________?
- Abyssinia(Ethiopia)
- Asia
- Africa
Q.11 Permanent adventitious roots of wheat is called __________?
- Primary roots
- Secondary roots
- Clonal roots
Q.12 Common wheat is ________?
- Triticum durum
- Triticum dicoccum
- Triticum aestivum
Q.13 Duram wheat is ________?
- Triticum durum
- Triticum dicoccum
- Triticum aestivum
Q.14 Emmer wheat is ________?
- Triticum durum
- Triticum dicoccum
- Triticum aestivum
Q.15 Wheat is a _________ plant?
- Short day
- long day
- day neutral
Q.16 Duration of CRI stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 45-60
- 20-25
- 30-45
Q.17 Duration of boot leaf stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 45-60
- 70-75
- 30-45
Q.18 Duration of flowering stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 85-90
- 70-75
- 100-105
Q.19 Duration of milking stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 85-90
- 70-75
- 100-105
Q.20 Duration of dough stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 105-110
- 115-120
- 100-105
Q.21 Duration of maturity stage in wheat is ________ DAS?
- 105-110
- 115-120
- 100-105
Q.22 Normal recommendation of seed rate for wheat is ________ kg/ha?
- 75-90
- 90-100
- 100-125
Q.23 The recommended seed rate for wheat under dibbling method is ________ kg/ha?
- 25-30
- 30-45
- 45-60
Q.24 General recommendation of inorganic fertilizers for wheat is ________ kg/ha?
- 120-150 : 60 : 40-60
- 130-145 : 65 : 60
- 145-160 : 65 : 65
Q.25 Spacing for irrigated wheat is ____________?
- 22.5 x 8-18 cm
- 25-30 x 5-6cm
- 25 x 15 cm
Q.26 Spacing for rainfed wheat is ____________?
- 22.5 x 8-18 cm
- 25-30 x 5-6cm
- 25 x 15 cm
Q.27 Centre of origin of Barley is ___________?
- America
- Africa
- Asia & Ethiopia
Q.28 In India the highest producer of barley is ________?
- U.P
- Punjab
- W.bengal
Q.29 The inflorescence of barley is called __________?
- Ear
- panicle
- spike
Q.30 Most critical stage of irrigation in barley is ________?
- Tillering
- CRI
- Flowering
Q.31 Barley crop needs ________?
- Cold & dry climate
- Hot & humid
- dry & hot
Q.32 Photoperiodically, barley is a type of plant is ________?
- Short day
- Long day
- Day neutral
Q.33 Depth of sowing of barley is?
- 1-2cm
- 3-5 cm
- 5-6cm
Q.34 Shoot of barley is called?
- Stem
- Culm
- Trunk
Q.35 Leaf of barley is?
- Petiole
- Sessile
- both
Q.36 Salt tolerant variety of barley?
- Amber
- Neelam
- RD137
Q.37 ________ variety is suitable for malting?
- Amber
- Neelam
- RD 137
Q.38 Centre of origin of chick pea is ___________?
- America
- Africa
- S.W.Asia
Q.39 The inflorescence of chick pea is ________?
- Axilary raceme
- Panicle
- Ear
Q.40 The recommended seed rate for chick pea is __________?
- 8-10 kg/ha
- 15-20 kg/ha
- 75-100 kg/ha
Q.41 Most critical stage of irrigation for chick pea is ________?
- Tillering
- CRI
- Pre flowering
Q.42 The is ________?
- India
- Burma
- Bangladesh
Q.43 Photoperiodically, chick pea is a type of plant is ________?
- Short day
- Long day
- Day neutral
Q.44 Chick pea belongs to the family?
- Tiliaceae
- Leguminoceae
- Linaceae
Q.45 Ideal temperature for sowing of chick pea is?
- 15-20oc
- 10-25oc
- 10-15oc
Q.46 The recommended seed rate for kabuli gram is _____kg/ha?
- 20-25
- 100-125
- 8-10
Q.47 Nipping in chick pea is a process of?
- To enlarge branching
- To reduce plant height
- To protect plants against lodging
Q.48 Centre of origin of Lentil is ___________?
- America
- Africa
- Mediterranean region
Q.49 The inflorescence in lentil is ________?
- Raceme
- Spikelets
- Panicle
Q.50 The recommended seed rate for lentil is _________kg/ha?
- 8-10
- 75-100
- 30-40
Q.51 Lentil crop needs?
- Cool & dry climate
- Warm & humid
- Dry & hot climate
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Q.52 The row to row spacing by pora method of sowing of lentil is_______cm?
- 30
- 10
- 50
Q.53 The row to row spacing for late sowing of lentil is_______cm?
- 50
- 20
- 30
Q.54 Lentil contains about _______% protein?
- 20
- 25
- 10
Q.56 Weed in lentil can be controlled by applying?
- 2,4-D
- Fluchloralin
- both
Q.57 The insect pod borer is commonly found on?
- Wheat
- Lentil
- Maize
Q.58 Lentil belongs to family?
- Leguminoceae
- Linaceae
- Tiliaceae
Q.59 Pea is commonly known as ___________?
- Arhar
- Channa
- Matar
Q.60 Centre of origin of pea is ___________?
- Mediterranean
- b.America
- W.bengal
Q.61 The inflorescence of pea is called __________?
- Ear
- panicle
- Axilary raceme
Q.62 The recommended seed rate for pea is _____kg/ha?
- 60-80
- 75-100
- 40-50
Q.63 Pea crop needs ________?
- Cold & dry climate
- Hot & humid
- dry & hot
Q.64 Pea should be treated with rhizobium inoculation of ________?
- Japonicum
- leguminosarum
- glycine
Q.65 How much seed of Pea should be treated with one packet of rhizobium culture?
- 5 kg
- 10 kg
- 15 kg
Q.66 What is the ideal temperature for germination for pea?
- 15-20oc
- 22-25oc
- 25-30oc
Q.67 Maximum area under pea cultivation in India is in?
- M.P
- U.P
- Bihar
Q.68 Higher yield of pea could be achieved by?
- Use of higher dose of phosphate
- Adequate amount of N
- No nitrogen application
Q.69 Common name of French bean in Hindi ___________?
- Navy bean
- Kidney bean
- Rajmash
Q.70 Protein content in dried French bean seeds ________?
- 18%
- 25%
- 23%
Q.71 French bean belongs to the family ________?
- Tiliaceae
- Leguminoceae
- Papilionaceae
Q.72 Recommended seed rate for French bean is _____kg/ha?
- 120
- 150
- 60
Q.73 Fertilizer recommendation for French bean is _____kg/ha NPK?
- 100:60:20
- 100:20:0
- 150:50:50
Q.74 Origin of sunflower is _____?
- India
- Argentina
- South west America
Q.75 Scientific name of sunflower is ______?
- Helianthus annuus
- Carthamus tinctorious
- Sesamum indicum
Q.76 Total production of sunflower in the world is ____ M tonnes?
- 80.27
- 47.34
- 30.59
Q.77 Total production of sunflower in India is ______ Lakh tonnes in 2019-20?
- 2.17
- 1.25
- 3.25
Q.78 Oil content of sunflower is _________?
- 38-40 %
- 30-32 %
- 36-37 %
Q.79 Nutrient recommendation for sunflower in Tamil Nadu is ________ kg NPK/ha?
- 80:60:40
- 60:30:0
- 40:20:20
Q.80 Saturated fatty acid content in sunflower is ________?
- 12 %
- 15 %
- 10 %
Q.81 Mono unsaturated fatty acid content in sunflower is ________?
- 16 %
- 15 %
- 10 %
Q.82 Scientific name of safflower is ______?
- Helianthus annuus
- Carthamus tinctorious
- Sesamum indicum
Q.83 Oil content of safflower is ______?
- 24-28 %
- 26-28 %
- 28-32 %
Q.84 Which of the following is used for dye extraction?
- Sunflower
- Safflower
- Sesame
Q.85 Total production of safflower in the world is _________ M tonnes?
- 0.93
- 0.71
- 0.88
Q.86 Total production of safflower in India is _________ Lakh tonnes?
- 0.70
- 0.30
- 0.67
Q.87 Spacing followed for safflower in Tamil Nadu is______?
- 40 x 20 cm
- 60 x 30 cm
- 45 x 15 cm
Q.88 Seed rate for safflower varies from _______ to _______ kg/ha depending upon the variety and spacing?
- 7 – 20
- 5 – 10
- 20 – 25
Q.89 General fertilizer recommendation for rainfed safflower is ______ kg NPK /ha?
- 60:30:20
- 40:20:0
- 75:75:35
Q.90 Saturated fatty acid content in safflower is ________?
- 12 %
- 15 %
- 10 %
Q.91 Mono unsaturated fatty acid content in safflower is ________?
- 12 %
- 15 %
- 14 %
Q.92 70% of the production of Linseed in India is in ___________?
- M.P. & U.P
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
Q.93 Soil type suitable for Linseed cultivation is ________?
- Clay loam soils
- Loam soils
- Heavy soils
Q.94 The centre of origin of linseed is __________?
- Africa
- America
- Mediterranean
Q.95 The inflorescence in linseed is ________?
- Raceme
- Ear
- Cymose
Q.96 Optimum temperature towards seed formation of linseed ranges between____?
- 15-20oc
- 20-22oc
- 25-30oc
Q.97 Optimum temperatures for proper germination of linseed is ________?
- 20-22oc
- 25-30oc
- 15oc
Q.98 The recommended seed rate for line sowing of linseed is_________kg/ha?
- 20
- 10
- 40
Q.99 The recommended seed rate for sowing of linseed by broadcasting is_____ kg/ha?
- 30-40
- 20-30
- 40-50
Q.100 Linseed is commonly known as ________ in western countries?
- Fiber
- Flax
- Coir
Q.101 Linseed oil contains ________ % linolinic acid?
- 50-60
- 20-30
- 40-50
Q.102 The linseed fruit is known as ________?
- Caryopsis
- Head
- Capsule
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Q.103 The linseed crop besides oil is grown for centuries for extraction of ________?
- Fiber
- Dye
- Resins
Q.104 Linseed seed normally contains protein and oil percent ________ respectively?
- 40 & 20
- 20 & 40
- 40 & 30
Q.105 Sugarcane is the _______most important industrial crop in the country India?
- First
- Third
- Second
Q.106 In India, the productivity of sugarcane is highest in the state?
- Punjab
- Karnataka
- None
Q.107 The most cultivated sugar crop of the world is __________?
- Sorghum
- Sugarbeet
- Sugarcane
Q.108 Sugarcane seed sets essentially have _____buds?
- 1
- 2
- 3
Q.109 Molasses is used for _____ preparation?
- Alcohol
- Fuel
- Fertilizer
Q.110 By product of sugarcane is _______?
- Spentwash
- Bagasse
- Molasses
- All these
Q.111 The fibrous residue of the cane stalk left after crushing and extraction of the juice is called _______?
- Spentwash
- Bagasse
- Molasses
- all these
Q.112 Bagasse is used for production of__________?
- Electricity
- paper
- methane
- All these
Q.113 The precipitated impurities contained in the cane juice, after removal by filtration is called _______?
- Pressmud
- Bagasse
- Molasses
- All these
Q.114 The final effluent obtained in the preparation of sugar by repeated crystallization is ________?
- Pressmud
- Bagasse
- Molasses
- All these
Q.115 The yield of molasses is approximately ________ % per tonne of sugarcane?
- 5
- 7
- 3
- 10
Q.116 Sucrose content of molasses is _______?
- 45 %
- 35 %
- 25 %
- 55 %
Q.117 Glucose content of molasses is _______?
- 5 %
- 7 %
- 10 %
- 12 %
Q.118 Ash content of molasses is _______?
- 12 %
- 7 %
- 10 %
- 15 %
Q.119 Total world production of sugarcane is _______ m tonnes?
- 3255
- 1855
- 2165
Q.120 Total production of sugarcane in India is _______ m tones?
- 275.20
- 355.70
- 300.80
Q.121 Productivity of sugarcane is high in which of the following state?
- Maharastra
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
Q.122 Average productivity of sugarcane in India is ______ t /ha?
- 99.88
- 89.50
- 78.23
Q.123 Cultivated species of sugarcane is ______?
- spontaneum
- robustum
- officinarum
Q.124 Wild species of sugarcane is ______?
- barberi
- robustum
- officinarum
Q.125 Seed rate for two budded setts is ________ setts /ha?
- 50,000
- 75,000
- 1,87,500
Q.126 Seed rate for three budded setts is ________ setts /ha?
- 50,000
- 75,000
- 1,87,500
Q.127 Seed rate for single budded setts is ________ setts /ha?
- 50,000
- 75,000
- 1,87,500
Q.128 Latest planting technique developed by TNAU in sugarcane is ______?
- Furrow planting
- Trench method
- Pit method
Q.129 Fertilizer dose recommended for coastal and irrigated areas is _____ kg NPK/ha?
- 225 : 112.5 : 60
- 270 : 112.5 : 60
- 175 : 112.5 : 60
Q.130 Fertilizer dose recommended for lift irrigated areas is _____ kg NPK/ha?
- 225 : 112.5 : 60
- 270 : 112.5 : 60
- 175 : 112.5 : 60
Q.131 Fertilizer dose recommended for jaggery producing areas is _____ kg NPK/ha?
- 225 : 112.5 : 60
- 270 : 112.5 : 60
- 175 : 112.5 : 60
Q.132 Removal of dried and older leaves in sugarcane is called _______?
- Mulching
- Propping
- Detrashing
Q.133 Tying the canes by using the lower bottom leaves is called _____?
- Mulching
- Propping
- Detrashing
Q.134 The late formed tillers or side shoots which are robust and fast growing are called?
- Sword suckers
- water shoots
- sprouts
Q.135 Flowering in sugarcane is called _______?
- Arrowing
- Sprouting
- Tillering
Q.136 _________ % of brix reading indicates the maturity of sugarcane?
- 16 – 18
- 18 – 25
- 25 – 27
Q.137 Ripening in sugarcane is enhanced by spraying _________?
- Sodium metasilicate
- Polaris
- Ethrel
- All these are correct
Q.138 Apart from sugar, _______ can be extracted from sugarbeet?
- Methane
- Ethanol
- Dimethyl ether
Q.139 Ethanol produced from sugarbeet can be blended with petrol or diesel to the extent of ______ as biofuel?
- 12 %
- 10 %
- 15 %
Q.140 Optimum seed rate for tropical sugarbeet is ______ kg/ha?
- 5.6
- 3.0
- 3.6
Q.141 Spacing recommended for sugarbeet is ______?
- 50 x 20 cm
- 40 x 20 cm
- 50 x 10 cm
Q.142 Fertilizer dose recommended for sugarbeet is ________ kg NPK /ha?
- 100 : 75 : 75
- 100 : 100 : 100
- 75 : 75 : 75
Q.143 ________ crop is used as trap crop to attract Spodoptera in sugarbeet?
- Gingelly
- Castor
- Marigold
Q.144 _________ % of root brix reading indicates the maturity of sugarbeet?
- 15 – 18
- 18 – 25
- 25 – 27
Q.145 Yield potential of sugarbeet is ________ tonnes/ha?
- 100 -120
- 80 – 100
- 120 – 150
Q.146 Hindi name of Mint?
- Pudina
- Putiha
- None
Q.147 The centre of origin of Mint is ________?
- Mediterranean
- Russia
- Africa
Q.148 Planting of Mint is done during __________ month in plains?
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Q.149 Planting of Mint is done during __________ season in temperate climates?
- Kharif
- Summer
- autumn
Q.150 The fresh mint contains ________% oil?
- 0.8
- 0.6
- 0.4
Q.151 Botanical name of Lemon grass?
- Cymbopogon flexuosus
- Cymbopogon martini
- Plantago ovata
Q.152 The centre of origin of Lemon grass is ________?
- India
- Russia
- Africa
Q.153 Suitable soil for Lemon grass cultivation?
- Sandy loam
- Clayey loam
- Alluvial
Q.154 Citronella is a ___________?
- Perennial
- Annual
- Biennial
Q.155 Method of citronella propagation is ________?
- Vegetative
- Runners
- Stolons
Q.156 Soil suitable citronella cultivation is __________?
- Sandy loam
- Clay loam
- sandy soil
Q.157 Palmarosa comes under the family of ___________?
- Poaceae
- Euphorbiaceae
- Convulaceae
Q.158 Ideal soil pH for the cultivation of Palmarosa________?
- 7.5-8.5
- 6-7
- 5.5-6.5
Q.159 Palmarosa is a__________ duration crop?
- Short
- Medium
- Long
Q.160 Maximum yield of oil is obtained when the entire palmarosa is at________ stage?
- Full flowering
- Partial flowering
- Maturation
Q.161 Which part of the palmorosa contain essential oil?
- Flower heads
- leaves and stems
- Both
Q.162 Isabgol belongs to the family___________?
- Plantaginaceae
- b.Poaceae
- Chenopodiaceae
Q.163 Moisture content ideal for Isabgol plant growth ________?
- Low
- Medium
- High
Q.164 Mode of propagation of Isabgol is through __________?
- Runners
- Stolons
- Seeds
Q.165 The most cultivated tuber crop of the world is ___________?
- Sweet potato
- Yams
- Potato
Q.166 A potato tuber represents?
- Enlarged underground stem
- Enlarged underground root
- Enlarged underground nodules
Q.167 Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is located at ___________?
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Hyderabad
- New Delhi
Q.168 Cassava (Manihot esculenta) belongs to the family?
- Euphorbiaceae
- Convolvulaceae
- None
Q.169 Origin of Asiatic yam (Dioscorea alata) _______?
- Indo Burma
- America
- Africa
Q.170 Maximum acreage under Potato is in the state?
- West bengal
- Tamil Nadu
- U.P
Q.171 The centre of origin of Potato is ________?
- Peru & Bolivia
- Russia
- S.Africa
Q.172 Best season for potato cultivation __________?
- Kharif
- Summer
- Rabi
Q.173 Soil suitable for potato cultivation is ________?
- Clay
- Clay loam
- Sandy loam
Q.174 Optimum temperature for tuberization of Potato ________?
- 17 -20oc
- 10 – 15oc
- 20 – 25oc
Q.175 Most common herbicide used for weed control in Potato is ________?
- Pendimethalin
- Alachlor
- Oxyflurofen
Q.176 In India, the productivity of tobacco is highest in the state?
- Punjab
- U.P
- A.P.
Q.177 Maximum area under tobacco cultivation is in the state ______?
- Haryana
- U.P
- Andhra Pradesh
Q.178 The Central Tobacco Research Institute was established in 1947 is located in?
- Rajahmundry (AP)
- Palani(Tamilnadu)
- Bhopal (MP)
Q.179 Natu cheroot tobacco are cultivated mostly in ______ soils?
- Oct. – Dec
- June – July
- Jan. – Feb
Q.180 World production of tobacco is _________ m tonnes?
- 8.07
- 9.07
- 7.07
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Q.181 Production of tobacco in India is _______ m tonnes?
- 0.54
- 0.64
- 0.75
Q.182 Tobacco variety suitable for cigar and binder making in Tamil Nadu is ____?
- Oosikappal (I 737)
- Vellaivazhai (VV 2)
- Vazhaikappal (I 115)
Q.183 Tobacco variety suitable for country cheroot making in Tamil Nadu is ____?
- Oosikappal (I 737)
- Vellaivazhai (VV 2)
- Vazhaikappal (I 115)
Q.184 Tobacco variety suitable for chewing tobacco in Tamil Nadu is ____?
- Oosikappal (I 737)
- Vellaivazhai (VV 2)
- Vazhaikappal (I 115)
Q.185 Following is a pit cured tobacco variety?
- Vedaranyam (VR 2)
- Vattakkappal (VTK 1)
- Periya vaadamugam (PV 7)
Q.186 Following is a smoke cured tobacco variety?
- Vedaranyam (VR 2)
- Vattakkappal (VTK 1)
- Periya vaadamugam (PV 7)
Q.187 Seed rate for tobacco is ______?
- 1 kg/ha
- 1 g/ha
- 2 g/ha d. 2 kg/ha
Q.188 Spacing recommended for chewing tobacco is _________?
- 75 x 50 cm
- 75 x 75 cm
- 60 x 45 cm
Q.189 Spacing recommended for cigar tobacco is _________?
- 75 x 50 cm
- 75 x 75 cm
- 60 x 45 cm
Q.190 Spacing recommended for cheroot tobacco is _________?
- 75 x 50 cm
- 75 x 75 cm
- 60 x 45 cm
Q.191 Recommended dose of potash for chewing tobacco is _______ kg/ha?
- 75
- 100
- 50
Q.192 Recommended dose of potash for cheroot and cigar tobacco is _______ kg/ha?
- 75
- 100
- 50
Q.193 Recommended dose of N and P for tobacco is _______ kg/ha?
- 75 : 100
- 100 : 100
- 50 : 75
Q.194 Trap crop used to control Orabanche is _________?
- Groundnut
- Maize
- Green gram
Q.195 The most common type of flue-cured tobacco is _________?
- Virginia
- Calcutta
- vilayati
Q.196 _________ tobacco is also known as ‘bright tobacco’?
- Air-cured
- flue-cured
- fire
Q.197 Napier grass is native of ___________?
- Abyssinia
- Asia
- Tropical Africa
Q.198 Crop comes up well under water undulated condition & with sewage water?
- Para grass
- Guinea grass
- BN grass
Q.199 Dominant grass species found in India, called as Anjan grass in India __________?
- Guinea grass
- Stylosanthes
- Cenchrus
Q.200 The planting of a hectare would need about ________r ooted sets of BN Hybrid?
- 23000
- 43000
- 33000
Q.201 Queen of forage crops is ________?
- Lucerne
- BN grass
- Guinea grass
Q.202 Best season for Berseem cultivation is ________?
- Rabi
- Kharif
- Summer
Q.203 The centre of origin of Berseem is __________?
- Africa
- America
- Asia minor
Q.204 Soil suitable for Berseem cultivation is ________?
- Heavy soil
- Sandy loam
- Clay loam
Q.205 Optimum temperature required for germination of Berseem is ____?
- 30oc
- 10oc
- 20oc
Q.206 Scientific name of Berseem is ________?
- Pennisetum purpureum
- Trifolium alexandrium
- Medicago sativa
Q.207 Soil suitable for Lucerne cultivation is ________?
- Loamy soil
- Clay soil
- Heavy soil
Q.208 The centre of origin of Lucerne is __________?
- Africa
- America
- S.W.Asia
Q.209 One of the oldest cultivated fodder crop is ________?
- Guinea grass
- BN grass
- Lucerne
Q.210 Ideal time of sowing of Lucerne is ____?
- Oct.-Nov.
- May – June
- Jan. – Feb.
Q.211 Parasitic weed found in Lucerne is ________?
- Orobanche
- Cuscuta
- Striga
Q.212 The recommended seed rate for oat is _______kg/ha?
- 100
- 50
- 70
Q.213 Optimum temperature for sowing of oat is __________?
- 10 – 12oc
- 25 – 30oc
- 15 – 20oc
Q.214 Oat crop needs ________ climate?
- Warm and humid
- Dry and hot
- Cold and dry
Q.215 Optimum time of harvesting of oat is ____ per cent bloom stage?
- 50
- 70
- 80
Q.216 Optimum month of sowing of oat is ________?
- Sep. – Dec.
- May – June
- Jan. – Feb.
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