Which of the following is NOT a factor responsible for "Land degradation"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: None of the above
Various factors responsible for land degradation are:
- loss of vegetation occuring due to deforestation
- unsustainable fuel wood and fodder extraction
- shifting cultivation
- encroachment into forest lands
- forest fires and over grazing
- non-adoption of adequate soil conservation measures
- improper crop rotation
- indiscriminate use of agro-chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides
- improper planning and management of irrigation systems