GK
SOIL EROSION AND CONSERVATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Making dams
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Planting proper plants
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Reducing over grazing
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All of those
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Detailed explanation-1: -Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover. Mulching. Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens. Includes annual grasses, small grains, legumes and other types of vegetation planted to provide a temporary vegetative cover.
Detailed explanation-2: -Crop Rotation: Rotating in high-residue crops-such as corn, hay, and small grain-can reduce erosion as the layer of residue protects topsoil from being carried away by wind and water. Conservation Tillage: Conventional tillage produces a smooth surface that leaves soil vulnerable to erosion.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Afforestation’
Detailed explanation-4: -Planting Vegetation. This method involves planting crops with deep roots that can hold the soil in place. Contour Farming. Applying Mulches. Avoiding Overgrazing. Reforestation. Use Plastic Sheeting. Use of Silt Fencing. Applying Terraseeding Method. More items