Question

which is the major cause of land degradation in punjab

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Over irrigation is main cause of land degradation in Punjab due to water logging leading to increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are the states facing issue of land degradation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Over-irrigation is the major cause of land degradation in Punjab.

Explanation:

Why is over-irrigation the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

• Over-irrigation results in water logging.
• Water more than the required amount disrupts the texture of the soil.
• It disrupts the natural pH of the soil.
• It increases the alkalinity and salinity of the soil.
• These changes eventually render the land unsuitable for agriculture.