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Q36 (NDA-II/2009) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Agricultural production patterns Answer Verified

What is the reason for India being a major producer of different varieties of fruits and vegetables?

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India is a major producer of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables primarily due to its diverse agro-climatic conditions. The country is bestowed with a large mosaic of distinct agro-ecosystems characterized by variations in edaphic, climatic, and geographic features [4]. These diverse agro-climatic zones make it possible to grow almost all varieties of horticultural crops, ranging from tropical and sub-tropical fruits like mango and banana to temperate fruits like apple and pear [1][t1]. India's topography, which includes tropical coastal plains and temperate mountain valleys, creates ideal microclimates for different crop varieties [t9]. While factors like population size influence demand and socio-economic status affects consumption awareness, the physical ability to produce such a vast range of horticultural products is fundamentally rooted in the country's varied climatic and soil conditions [c2][t7].

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  1. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > HORTICULTURE > p. 98
  2. [4] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 9: Indian Biodiversity Diverse Landscape > 9.3.3. Crop genetic diversity > p. 158
  3. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Fruit Crops > p. 59
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