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India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems
Which of the following causes land degradation?
Rotation of crops
Afforestation
Dumping of Industrial waste
Applying organic manure
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.