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Kharif sowing recovers after July rain, but pulses, maize and bajra still lag

The article title indicates that Kharif sowing has shown recovery following July rains, but specific crops such as pulses, maize, and bajra are still lagging behind in terms of sowing progress.

The article title indicates that Kharif sowing has shown recovery following July rains, but specific crops such as pulses, maize, and bajra are still lagging behind in terms of sowing progress.

Exam linkage

GS Paper 1: Indian Geography (Agriculture, Monsoon); GS Paper 3: Indian Economy (Agriculture sector, Crop patterns, Food security).

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AgricultureAgricultural Policies & Supply ChainsIndian Culture Art ArchitectureModern Indian HistoryIndian Society DiversityGlobalization Indian SocietyIndian Constitution

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