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Agro-Chemicals and Land Degradation

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Indiscriminate use of which inputs contributes to land degradation?

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Indiscriminate use of which inputs contributes to land degradation?

  1. Organic compost
  2. Agro-chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides ✓ Correct
  3. Bio-fertilisers
  4. Vermicompost
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Indiscriminate use of agro-chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides is one of the twelve factors responsible for land degradation.

Key Points:
  • Chemical fertilisers have adversely affected productive land.
  • Chemical pesticides contaminated food, soil, water bodies, groundwater.
  • Alternatives include biocomposting and biopest control.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C, D: These are organic/natural inputs that help soil health.

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