Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation

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Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Problems of Soil Erosion, Aspects of Soil Erosion and Degradation, Soil Erosion, Causes of Soil Erosion, Gully Erosion, Aspects of Soil Conservation & Methods of Soil Conservation etc.

Important Questions on Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation

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The process of loosening and folding the soil is called :

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the prevention of gully erosion?

A. Immediate stabilisation of sheet or rill erosion.

B. Ensuring runoff from tracks is evenly distributed across paddocks ton dissipate its energy.

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Which of the following are the reasons regarding the problems caused by gully erosion?

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Which of the following is associated with gully erosion?

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Among the given options which does not promote soil erosion?

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Which of the following is linked to the problem of soil erosion in India?

1. Terrace cultivation.

2. Deforestation.

3. Tropical climate.

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At room temperature, the impure compound in crystallisation is?

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Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by:

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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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Which soil is formed by the sediments brought down by the rivers?

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What are the advantages of crop rotation in soil conservation?

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What are the advantages of contour ploughing in soil conservation?

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Windbreak soil conservation method is also known as?

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Which of the following methods can be used to prevent the soil erosion?

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Which of the following human activities lead to the erosion of soil?

1. Overcropping
2. Overgrazing
3. Deforestation
4. Mining