Question

The main cause of land degradation in Punjab,Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh is:-
(a)mining
(b)over irrigation
(c)deforestation
(d)overmgrazing​

Answer 1

Answer:

Over irrigation is the correct answer

Answer 2

In the states of Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, over irrigation is responsible for land degradation due to waterlogging leading to increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil.