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Which one of the following regions was designated as the 'Western Dry Region' within the agro-climatic regional planning framework of the Planning Commission of India?

  1. A
    North Bihar dry region
  2. B
    Rajasthan Dry Region
  3. C
    NEFA region
  4. D
    West Bengal Duars

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The Planning Commission of India divided the country into 15 major agro-climatic zones. Zone 14 is defined as the 'Western Dry Region', which predominantly encompasses the arid and semi-arid tracts of western Rajasthan characterized by low rainfall and high climatic variability.

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Which one of the following regions was designated as the 'Western Dry Region' within the agro-climatic regional planning framework of the Planning Commission of India?
A
North Bihar dry region
B
Rajasthan Dry Region
C
NEFA region
D
West Bengal Duars

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