Question

what steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas

Answer 1

The following steps are taken to control the soil erosion in hilly areas :
(i) Contour ploughing : which refers to ploughing along contour lines.
(ii) Terrace farming : construction of steps along the hilly areas by cutting the rock layers to reduce the flow of rivers.
(iii) Plugging of gullies to prevent gully erosion.

Answer 2

The methods to control soil erosion in hilly areas are :
Terrace farming.
Contour ploughing.
Contour bunding.
Planting of trees.
Mixed cropping.