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Introduction Uttar Pradesh is a prosperous state from the point of view of agriculture and animal husbandry due to favourable geographical structures.  According to the 2011 census, 59.3 percent of the total working population of the state is employed in agriculture and allied sectors.  Out of this, 29.0% are farmers and 30.3% are agricultural labourers. […]

Introduction Soil is the most important layer of the earth’s crust. It is a valuable resource. The bulk of our food and much of our clothing is derived from land-based crops that grow in the soil. The soil on which we depend so much for our day-to-day needs has evolved over thousands of years. ‘Soil

Introduction Uttar Pradesh falls within the sub-tropical climate zone. The climate here is characterized as tropical monsoon type or humid sub-tropical type with a dry winter. In the Terai region, moisture persists, while in the southern plateau region, there is no moisture during the summer season. Based on rainfall, topography, and soil characteristics, nine agro-climatic

Introduction Physiography ( Physical + Geography ) deals with the surface features and landforms of the earths. Uttar Pradesh is a border state of India whose border touches Nepal in the north. Before the formation of Uttarakhand, the border of Uttar Pradesh used to touch Tibet of China. After the formation of Uttarakhand, the hilly