What is the main cause of land degradation?

The main cause of land degradation are as follows:

• Deforestation

• Extreme weather conditions such as droughts

• Poor agricultural practices

• Overgrazing

• Desertification

• Soil erosion

• Unsustainable land-management practice

For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:

• UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
• UPSC Environment and Ecology