Land Degradation and Conservation


 
 
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Land Degradation and Conservation

Land Degradation and Conservation Measures: 95 per cent of our basic needs for food, shelter and clothing are obtained from land. Human activities have degraded lands and also increased the pace of damage to lands caused by natural forces.

Land degradation is a significant environmental issue that affects agricultural productivity, water quality, and overall ecosystem health. It is primarily caused by human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, and industrial expansion, as well as natural factors like erosion and deposition.

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Question : 1

Land degradation is caused by human activities such as:

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) In India 95 per cent of our basic needs for food, shelter and clothing are obtained from land.

(b) Land degradation affects agricultural productivity, water quality, and overall ecosystem health.

(c) Waste lands are degraded lands which fulfill their life sustaining potential.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following measures are taken to solve the problem of land degradation:

(a) Afforestation and Reforestation

(b) Soil Conservation Practices

(c) Sustainable Land Management

Right Option : D
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