Rabi crop sowing crosses 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported Rabi sowing of over 655.88 lakh hectares as of 27 January 2025, with wheat at 324.38 lakh hectares.
Summary
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported on 27 January 2025 that area under Rabi crops had exceeded 655.88 lakh hectares. Wheat covered 324.38 lakh hectares against 315.63 lakh hectares a year earlier, pulses 142.49 lakh hectares against 139.29 lakh hectares, Shri Anna and coarse cereals 55.67 lakh hectares and paddy 35.15 lakh hectares.
Key facts
- As on
- 27 January 2025
- Total Rabi area
- Over 655.88 lakh ha
- Wheat
- 324.38 lakh ha (315.63 last year)
- Pulses
- 142.49 lakh ha (139.29 last year)
- Shri Anna & coarse cereals
- 55.67 lakh ha
- Paddy
- 35.15 lakh ha
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As of 27 January 2025, what was the total area reported under Rabi crops?
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Correct answer: C — Over 655.88 lakh ha
PIB 2096743: Rabi crop sowing exceeded 655.88 lakh hectares as on 27 January 2025.
Which crop covered the largest Rabi area as of 27 January 2025, at 324.38 lakh hectares?
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Correct answer: B — Wheat
PIB 2096743: wheat covered 324.38 lakh ha, against 315.63 lakh ha a year earlier.