In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?

1. Terrace cultivation

2. Deforestation

3. Tropical climate

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UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam GS Official Paper-I (Held On: 24 Aug 2014)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2 only.

Soil erosion is the removal of the topmost fertile layer of the soil through wind or water.

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Causes of Soil Erosion:
- Over-grazing, Deforestation, Action of wind, water, glacier, etc.
- Topography i.e steep slopes & heavy rainfall;
- Faulty methods of agriculture like over-irrigation, shifting agriculture, etc;
- Anthropogenic factors like mining, industrial activities, etc.
Terrace farming, contour ploughing, etc are the measures to control soil erosion.