By which of the following erosion, desertification is caused by a maximum amount?

Erosion by rain water

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Wind erosion

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Erosion by flow of rivers

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Wind erosion
1:Soil erosion is the loss of top fertile layer of soil either by wind or by water.
India is facing this problem in many parts.
2:The area affected by soil erosion is 5, 00,000 square kilometres. It adversely affects productivity and economy of the country.
3:If the soil erosion is by wind it is called wind erosion.
4:Desertification is mainly caused by wind erosion.

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