Question : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called:
Option 1: Shelter belts
Option 2: Contour ploughing
Option 3: Strip cropping
Option 4: Afforestation
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Correct Answer: Afforestation
Solution : The correct answer is Afforestation.
Afforestation is the process of planting of trees and it has various benefits like prevents soil erosion, climate stabilization, better air quality, improve watershed, preservation of wildlife, reversing global warming etc. It also increases the rainfall and improves soil quality. Forests helps in carbon sequestration.
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Question : The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into step is
Option 1: Contour ploughing
Option 2: Cover planting
Option 4: Terracing
Question : The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter to retain soil moisture. This method is called ______.
Option 1: mulching
Option 2: rock dam
Option 3: shelter belts
Option 4: contour barriers
Question : The remedies to soil erosion are :
I. Contour bunding
II. Regulation of land use
III. Cutting of trees
IV. Allowing grazing of animals
Option 1: I, III
Option 2: I, II
Option 3: III, IV
Option 4: II, III
Question : The sideways erosion that widens the river valley is called
Option 1: lateral erosion
Option 2: vertical erosion
Option 3: side erosion
Option 4: mean erosion
Question : The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass and soil are used to build barriers to collect water is called
Option 2: contour barriers
Option 3: rock dam
Option 4: terrace farming
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