Question: According to the Planning commission, How many Agro-climatic zones are there in India?
Options:
15
127
21
8
The correct answer is 15.
-Agro-climatic zones are classified on the basis of homogeneity in agro- characteristics such as rainfall, temperature, soil, topography, water resources, and cropping systems.
-According to the Planning commission, 15 Agro-climatic zones are there in India.
-According to the NARP/ ICAR, 127 Agro-climatic zones are there in India.
-Agro-climatic zones are classified on the basis of homogeneity in agro- characteristics such as rainfall, temperature, soil, topography, water resources, and cropping systems.
-According to the Planning commission, 15 Agro-climatic zones are there in India.
-According to the NARP/ ICAR, 127 Agro-climatic zones are there in India.
🔴Additional Information:
-According to the ICAR, 8 Agro-ecological zones are there in India.
-According to the NBSS & LUP, 20  Agro-ecological zones are there in India, Each AER is further divided into 60 agro-eco subregions (AESRs).