GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOIL EROSION AND CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Contour binding is done to check:
A
Sheeterision
B
Rill erosion
C
Gully erosion
D
Ravine formation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Contour bunding is a method of water conservation mainly carried out in hilly areas. Earthen embankments are built across the slope of the land.

Detailed explanation-2: -Contour bunding technique reduces water runoff and controls soil erosion through ridges covered with perennial grasses such as Andropogon and Vetiver. Farmers use the ridges for crop production.

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