12, April 2019 Question of the day 13/04/2019 – Posted in: MAINS QUESTIONS

Describe main factors leading to Land degradation and suggest remedies for them.

 

Introduction

  • Land degradation means
  • Loss of natural fertility of soil
  • Less vegetation cover
  • Changes in climatic conditions

Main Body

  • Causes of Land Degradation: Deforestation, Overgrazing, Agricultural practices, Industrialization, Urbanization
  • Consequences of Land Degradation
  • Prevention and Control Measures for Land Degradation: Strip Farming, Crop Rotation, Ridge and Furrow Formation, Construction of Dam, Contour farming

Conclusion

  • Suggest few more measure to protect