Soil Erosion Rate in India
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Question (English)
Soil is being eroded in India at a rate of how many billion tonnes a year?
- 2.3 billion tonnes
- 3.5 billion tonnes
- 5.3 billion tonnes ✓ Correct
- 8.0 billion tonnes
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Soil is being eroded at a rate of 5.3 billion tonnes a year for the entire country.
Key Points:
- India loses 0.8 million tonnes of nitrogen annually.
- 1.8 million tonnes of phosphorus and 26.3 million tonnes of potassium are lost every year.
- Nutrients lost due to erosion range from 5.8 to 8.4 million tonnes per year.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is 5.3 billion tonnes.
📚 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.
