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How many agro-climatic zones (ACZ) are c...

How many agro-climatic zones (ACZ) are characterized by the Planning Commission of India?

A

30

B

15

C

10

D

20

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B
An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops. The Planning Commission divided the country into fifteen broad agro-climatic zones based on physiography, soils, geological formation, Climate, cropping patterns and development of irrigation and mineral resources for broad agricultural planning and developing future strategies. 14 regions were in the mainland and the remaining 1 in the islands of Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
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