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Cropping Seasons in Uttar Pradesh

There are three distinct crop seasons in the State, namely kharif, rabi and zaid. The kharif season largely coincides with South-west Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible. The rabi season begins, with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. […]

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Soils of Uttar Pradesh

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

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Climate of Uttar Pradesh

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

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Physiography of Uttar Pradesh

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

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