LAND DEGRADATION AND CONSERVATION

Mining causes land degradation because ____________________

• pollutants clog the soil pores and stops percolation of water

• it leaves deep scars and traces of over-burdening

• it causes deforestation

• All of the above

The main reason behind land degradation in Chhattishgarh is __________________________

The main reason behind land degradation in Rajasthan is __________________________

• Deforestation

• Over irrigation

• Overgrazing

• Deforestation

Gazipur, located near UP Gate, is facing severe land degradation due to ____________________

• Deforestation

• Dumping of garbage

• Mining

• None of the above

One of the ways to solve the problem of land degradation in arid areas is _____________________

• Planting shelter belts

• Control of mining activities

• Proper discharge and disposal of wastes

• All of the above

Madhya Pradesh is facing severe problem of land degradation due to______________________.