environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion in India?

  1. Afforestation
  2. Deforestation and overgrazing
  3. Organic farming
  4. Crop rotation

Answer: Deforestation and overgrazing

Removal of vegetation cover by deforestation and overgrazing exposes soil to wind and water, accelerating erosion and land degradation.

Topic Soil Conservation and Land Degradation
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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