Question : Which of the following challenge to Indian environment is highlighted here? Unstable use and inappropriate management practises leads to different types of degradation.
Option 1: Land degradation
Option 2: Degradation of Forest
Option 3: Soil erosion
Option 4: Loss of biodiversity
Correct Answer: Land degradation
Solution : Unstable use and inappropriate management practises leads to different types of degradation. It occurs through natural and man-made process of wind erosion, water erosion and water-logging. Hence Option A is correct.
Question : Which of the following challenge to Indian environment is highlighted here? Fresh water may become a distant dream in near future.
Option 1: Air pollution
Option 2: Water pollution
Option 3: Loss of biodiversity
Option 4: Soil Erosion.
Question : Which of the following challenge to Indian environment is highlighted here? It is widespread in urban areas where as some areas have a high concentration of it due industries and thermal power plant.
Question : Fill in the blanks- __________ refers to a decline in the overall quality of soil, water or vegetation condition, commonly caused by human activities.
Option 2: Deforestation
Option 4: Biodiversity
Question : What is the role of sustainable land management in preventing land degradation?
Option 1: It accelerates soil erosion
Option 2: It promotes the overuse of natural resources
Option 3: It conserves soil and water resources
Option 4: It encourages deforestation
Question : What is an effect of land degradation?
Option 1: Increased water retention
Option 2: Enhanced soil fertility
Option 3: Reduced agricultural productivity
Option 4: Improved biodiversity
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