The agricultural landscape of South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, is defined by its seasonal cropping cycles. These cycles are primarily divided into two main categories: and Rabi crops, which are distinguished by their sowing time, harvesting period, and water requirements. 1. Kharif Crops (Monsoon Crops)

Jowar, bajra, ragi, tur (arhar), moong, urad, groundnut, and sunflower. 2. Rabi Crops (Winter Crops)

Kharif crops are known as "monsoon crops" because their cultivation is heavily dependent on the onset of the Indian subcontinent's monsoon rains.