Paddy is a major cereal crop in our country

Paddy is a major cereal crop in our country.

  • In which season is paddy cultivated?
  • Discuss the method of sowing.
  • What measures must be taken to prevent spoilage and insect attack of harvested
  • grains?

Answer:

  • Rainy season
  • Seeds are first grown in a nursery and later seedlings are transplanted in the field.
  • Grains are sun dried to reduce the moisture content and later stored in jute bags or grain silos.