Factors of Land Degradation
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Question (English)
Which of the following is a factor responsible for land degradation in India?
- Afforestation
- Shifting cultivation ✓ Correct
- Sustainable farming
- Rain water harvesting
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Shifting cultivation is one of the factors responsible for land degradation in India.
Key Points:
- Other factors include: deforestation, unsustainable fuelwood extraction, forest fires, overgrazing.
- Also: improper crop rotation, indiscriminate use of agro-chemicals (fertilisers and pesticides).
- Encroachment into forest lands and extraction of groundwater beyond recharge capacity.
- Poverty of agriculture-dependent people and open access resources also contribute.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Afforestation helps prevent degradation.
- C: Sustainable farming prevents degradation.
- D: Rainwater harvesting is a conservation measure.
📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
