Land Degradation and Conservation


 
 
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Land Degradation and Conservation

Land Degradation: Over-exploitation of land resources and concretization causes land desertification, which are major threats to the environment. Land degradation refers to the decline in productivity of cultivated land or forest land. Generally, land degradation results from unsuitable and unscientific land use.  Therefore, the present rate of degradation of land must be checked. A forestation, land reclamation, regulated use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers and checks on overgrazing are some of the common methods used to conserve land resources.

Conservation Of Land Resource: To ensure that the natural resources are not depleted and to maintain ecological balance, the present recourse of degradation of land resources must be checked. Afforestation, land reclamation, regulated use of chemicals pesticides and fertilizers, planting or shelter belts, controlled mining and checks or overgrazing are some of the common methods use to conserve land.

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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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