Question

Q 2 Describe any three measures of controlling land

degradation. [2015, 2014, 2012]

or

Explain any three steps taken to solve the problem of

land degradation in India. [2011]​

Answer 1

$\huge \mathfrak\red {Ans}\mathfrak\pink{wer}$(a) Contour ploughing : Ploughing along the contour lines can decelevate the flow of water down the slopes.

(b) Terrace cultivation : Steps can be cut out on the slopes, making terraces. Terrace cultivation restricts erosion.

(c) Strip cropping : Large fields can be divided into strips. Strips of grass are left to grow between the crops. This breaks up the force of the wind reducing its effect.

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