In the states of Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, ________ is responsible for land degradation

Mining

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Over irrigation

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Deforestation

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Mineral processing

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Solution

The correct option is B Over irrigation
Over irrigation is responsible for land degradation in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.

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(i) Which one of the following type of resource is iron ore?

(a) Renewable

(b) Biotic

(d) Non-renewable

(ii) Under which of the following type of resource can tidal energy be put?

(a) Replenishable

(b) Human-made

(d) Non-recyclable

(iii) Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

(a) Intensive cultivation

(b) Deforestation

(d) Overgrazing

(iv) In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised?

(a) Punjab

(b) Plains of Uttar Pradesh

(d) Uttarakhand

(v) In which of the following states is black soil found?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir

(b) Gujarat

(d) Jharkhand

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