GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOIL EROSION AND CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Main indicator of soil erosion is:
A
Ozone layer
B
Deforestation
C
Afforestation
D
Goats and grazing animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture: It is one of the major causes of soil erosion. Agriculture activities disturbs the ground. ii) Deforestation: Cutting of trees and clearing of forests results in soil erosion. Large number of trees are cut down for logging and construction.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a natural process. The major causes of soil erosion are namely, deforestation, overgrazing, forest fires and poor farming techniques. Hence the statement is correct.

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