Question

In hilly regions, erosion can be minimised by

• A. Terracing
• B. Ploughing effectively
• C. Manuring
• D. Strip cropping

Answer 1

The correct option is A Terracing

Terracing is the practice of creating nearly level areas in a hillside area. The terraces form a series of steps, each at a higher level than the previous. Terraces are protected from erosion of soil.

Strip cropping or strip farming is defined as alternating crop rows between heavy-rooted plants and loosely-rooted plants to minimize erosion. An example of strip cropping is planting a field with strips of soybean and alfalfa.