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


A

Punjab

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Plains of Uttar Pradesh

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Haryana

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D

Uttarakhand

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Solution

The correct option is D

Uttarakhand


The correct answer is option (d) – Uttarakhand

Terrace cultivation is practiced in hilly areas to prevent soil erosion. The topography of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana is a plain area.The topography in Uttarakhand is hilly.

  • Soil erosion and formation happens simultaneously and in some cases there will be a balance between the two.
  • The natural reasons behind soil erosion are natural forces like water, wind, glaciers.
  • Ploughing up and down the slope in a wrong way leads to creation of channels thereby leading to quick flow of water which ultimately leads to soil erosion.
  • Defective methods of farming also play a role in soil erosion.
  • Well developed terrace farming is found in Central and Western Himalayas.
  • Terraces are created by cutting out steps on the slopes.

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