Question

Suggest any five measures to control land degradation in India.

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Measures to control land degradation in India :
(i) Afforestation
(ii) Proper management of grazing
(iii) Planting shelter belts of plants
(iv) Stabilization of sand dunes by planting thorny bushes
(v) Proper management of waste land
(vi) Control of mining
(vii) Proper discharge of industrial effluents and wastes after treatment.

Answer 2

1) Afforestation should be increased where deforestation is going on.

2) Mining should be done in small amount.

3)Grazing should also be done in small amount.

4) Irrigation should be in low.

5) Planting shelter belts of plants