Question

reason of land degradation in punjab

Answer 1

Answer:

Reason of land degradation in punjab is over irrigation,overuse of fertilisers and pesticides after green revolution of 1960s.

Answer 2

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Land Degradation: 9 Main Causes of Land Degradation

Deforestation: Forests play an important role in maintaining fertility of soil by shedding their leaves which contain many nutrients.

Excessive Use of Fertilizers and Pesticides: Fertilizers are indispensable for increasing food production but their excessive use has occasioned much concern as a possible environmental threat.

Overgrazing: Increase in livestock population results in overexploitation of pastures.

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