Engineering Measures and Bund Types for Soil Erosion Control

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Which of the following is NOT an engineering measure for soil erosion?

  • Contour plowing
  • Mulching
  • Terracing
  • Crop rotation (correct)

Which type of bund is commonly used to control soil erosion?

  • Stone bunds
  • Grass bunds (correct)
  • Concrete bunds
  • Sand bunds

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using stone bunds for soil erosion control?

  • High cost
  • Limited availability (correct)
  • Low durability
  • Ineffective in trapping sediment

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Study Notes

Soil Erosion Control Measures

  • Terracing, contour bunding, and strip cropping are some of the engineering measures used to control soil erosion.

Types of Bunds

  • Contour bunds are commonly used to control soil erosion.

Disadvantages of Stone Bunds

  • One disadvantage of using stone bunds for soil erosion control is that they can be expensive to construct.

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