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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