Question

In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation (a) Maharashtra (b) Punjab (d) Uttar Pradesh (c) Haryana ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Maharashtra

Explanation: Overgrazing is the main cause of land degradation in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat.

Answer 2

Overgrazing is the main reason for land degradation in Maharashtra.

Explanation:

Option (a) is the correct answer.

• In Maharashtra, overgrazing is the main reason for land degradation. Overgrazing is caused due to excess grazing due to animals. When the grass is removed from the soil, the soil loosens. Loosened soil is more prone to damage which can be caused by wind or water during flood or landslide, etc which in turn leads to land degradation i.e. the land is not fertile and the main components of the land are lost due to human activities.

Option (b),(c), and (d) are incorrect answer.

• In Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the main reason for land degradation is over-irrigation.