Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following types of land degradation is only caused by human action?

Options:

Water logged and marshy areas

Land degradation due to flooding

Mining and industrial wastelands

Land affected by salinity in costal areas

Correct Answer:

Mining and industrial wastelands

Explanation:

The type of land degradation that is only caused by human action is: Mining and industrial wastelands

Mining and industrial activities often lead to land degradation by causing pollution, soil erosion, and altering the natural landscape. This type of degradation is solely caused by human actions such as mining operations and industrial activities.