Question

In hilly areas step farming is used because

• A. It prevents runoff of nutrients
• B. Steps make the soil more fertile
• C. Steps make the soil infertile
• D. It prevents landslide

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It prevents runoff of nutrients

Farmers grow crops by cutting steps in hilly terrains. This kind of farming is done so that the rain water won’t carry away the soil nutrients needed for plants.