Question

      India is geographically a vast country so it has various food and non-food crops which are cultivated in three main cropping seasons which are rabi, kharif and zaid. Cropping pattern in India is determined mainly by rainfall, climate, temperature and soil type. Cropping pattern of a region is also defined by the historical factors which includes the cultivation of various crops done in the area from long time due to the various historical reasons. E.g. tea plantation by British Kangra valley in Uttarakhand.

    According to Planning commission, Indian region is

    divided into how many agro climatic zones?
    A 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Planning Commission has categorized 15 agro-climatic zones in India, taking into account the physical attributes and socio-economic conditions prevailing in the regions.

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