Question

In our country, large patches of forests are being cleared for cultivation of crops. The environmental impact of such a practice will lead to

(a) soil erosion
(b) soil conservation
(c) soil pollution
(d) soil fertility

Answer 1

(a) soil erosion (0.5 marks)

• Soil erosion is the removal of the top fertile layer of the soil. This poses a serious challenge to the farmers. Farmers grow crops for food. If the soil gets eroded, the crops will not grow well and productivity will be lost. (1.5 marks)