Crop geography — major crops, seasons, states

UPSC tests crop geography through map-based questions, state-crop matching, and seasonal patterns. Examiners focus on which states lead in specific crops (e.g., Punjab-wheat, Maharashtra-sugarcane) and the agro-climatic factors driving cultivation. Common trap: confusing Kharif/Rabi seasons or assuming crops are grown uniformly across regions—precision on state-wise distribution is critical.