Question

write a short note on soil degradition

Answer 1

Soil degradation means decline in quality and quantity of soil.

Soil requires certain nutrients including organic matter to sustain plant growth. But with the advancement of agricultural practices, excessive use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, in sanitary habits, improper disposal of solid wastes as well as fall out of dust particles from industries and thermal plants, etc., soil pollution has increased considerably in recent days.