Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:
Which of the following organization initiated agro-climatic planning in 1988 to induce regionally balanced agricultural development in the country?
Options:
Planning Commission
Survey of India
National Development Council
Niti Ayog
Correct Answer:
Planning Commission
Explanation:
The Planning Commission of India focused its attention on the problems of agriculture in rainfed areas in 1980s. It initiated agro-climatic planning in 1988 to induce regionally balanced agricultural development in the country. It also emphasised on the need for diversification of agriculture and harnessing of resources for the development of dairy farming, poultry, horticulture, livestock rearing and aquaculture.