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Which human activity is responsible for overgrazing and land degradation in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?
Which human activity is responsible for overgrazing and land degradation in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?
- Industrial effluents
- Mining
- Deforestation
- Over irrigation (correct)
What is a major source of land and water pollution in many parts of the country?
What is a major source of land and water pollution in many parts of the country?
- Deforestation
- Over irrigation
- Mining
- Industrial effluents (correct)
What effect does over irrigation have on the soil in states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh?
What effect does over irrigation have on the soil in states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh?
- Generation of dust in the atmosphere
- Increase in salinity and alkalinity (correct)
- Formation of soil
- Retardation of water infiltration
What is the main reason for land degradation due to water logging in states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh?
What is the main reason for land degradation due to water logging in states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh?
Which mineral processing activity generates a significant amount of dust in the atmosphere?
Which mineral processing activity generates a significant amount of dust in the atmosphere?
What is the medium of plant growth and supports different types of living organisms on earth?
What is the medium of plant growth and supports different types of living organisms on earth?
Which factor plays an important role in the formation of soil?
Which factor plays an important role in the formation of soil?
Land degradation due to mining leaves
Land degradation due to mining leaves
Forces of nature that contribute to soil formation include
Forces of nature that contribute to soil formation include
In recent years, what has become a major source of land and water pollution?
In recent years, what has become a major source of land and water pollution?
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