Q: In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
a) Terrace cultivation
b) Deforestation
c) Tropical climate
The Correct Answer is 2 Only.
Soil erosion
- It is the removal of the topmost fertile layer of the soil through wind or water.
- Anthropogenic activities are responsible for soil erosion to a great extent.
- As the human population increases, the demand on the land also increases.
- Forest and other natural vegetation are removed for human settlement, for cultivation, for grazing animals and for various other needs. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
- Improper use of land leads to soil erosion.
- Terrace farming, contour ploughing, etc are the measures to control soil erosion.
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