Question

what are the factors affecting Indian agriculture​

Answer 1

Answer:

Physical factor that affects Indian agriculture are

climate

soil

topography

Answer 2

physical factors and include climate, relief and soil.

Climate

Temperature (minimum 6°C for crops to grow) and rainfall (at least 250mm to 500mm) influence the types of crops that can be grown, e.g. hot, wet tropical areas favour rice, while cooler, drier areas favour wheat.

The length of the growing season also influences the crops grown, e.g. wheat needs 90 days. Some rice-growing areas have two or three crops per year.

Relief

• Lowlands, such as flood plains, are good for crops.

• Steep slopes hinder machinery and have thinner soils; lower, more gentle slopes are less prone to soil erosion.

• Tea and coffee crops prefer the well-drained soil on hill slopes.

• Temperature decreases by 6.5°C for every 1000 metres gained in height.

• South-facing slopes receive more sunlight.

Soil

• Fertility is important; poor soil means lower outputs or larger inputs of fertilisers.

• Floodplains are good for rice because of the alluvial soils.

• Good drainage reduces the dangers of waterlogging.