Question

How can the problem of land degradation be solved in hilly and desert areas

Answer 1

The following measures can help to solve the problem of land degradation in hilly and desert areas:

(i) Afforestation over deforested areas.
(ii) Proper management of grazing on permanent pastures.
(iii) In areas where, desertification has taken place, growing thorny bushes.
(iv) Proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents after treatment.
(v) Planting of shelter belts.
(vi) Control on mining activities.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ways of controlling soil erosion in hilly and desert areas:

(i) Construction of small bunds in water eroded areas.

(ii) Construction of terraces, plugging

(iii) Preparation of shelter belt of plants.

(iv) Control on overgrazing

(v) More afforestation

(vi) Mulching and check dams.

(vii) Contour ploughing and strip cropping.