Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following causes land degradation?

Options:

Rotation of crops

Afforestation

Dumping of Industrial waste

Applying organic manure

Correct Answer:

Dumping of Industrial waste

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Dumping of Industrial waste

  • Rotation of crops → Prevents land degradation, improves soil fertility.

  • Afforestation → Prevents land degradation, conserves soil.

  • Dumping of Industrial waste → Causes land degradation by polluting and damaging soil.

  • Applying organic manure → Improves soil quality, prevents degradation.