discuss the agro-climatic regions of india with suitable map.
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Explanation:
An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. The planning aims at scientific management of regional resources to meet the food, fiber, fodder and fuel wood without adversely affecting the status of natural resources and environment. Crop yield is (FAO, 1983). Agro-climatic conditions mainly refer to soil types, rainfall, temperature and water availability which influence the type of vegetations. An agro-ecological zone is the land unit carved out of agro-climatic zone superimposed on landform which acts as modifier to climate and length of growing period.
15 Agro-Climatic Zones in India Categorised by the Planning Commission
I. Western Himalayan Region: ...
II. Eastern Himalayan Region: ...
III. Lower Gangetic Plain Region: ...
V. Upper Gangetic Plains Region: ...
VI. Trans-Ganga Plains Region: ...
VII. Eastern Plateau and Hills: ...
IX. Western Plateau and Hills
