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_______ is the change in physical, chemical and biological conditions of the soil through man's intervention resulting in degradation in quantity and productivity of the soil.

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Soil pollution
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Water pollution
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Air pollution
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Soil pollution

Soil or land pollution can be defined as the changes in physical, chemical and biological conditions of the soil through man’s intervention/misuse of land and hence resulting in degradation in quantity and productivity of the soil. Causes of soil pollution are as follows:

  • Accidental spills and leaks.
  • Agricultural activities.
  • Transportation activities.
  • Chemical waste dumping.

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