Question

Land degradation is caused by _____.

• A. unsustainable extraction of fuel, wood and fodder
• B. shifting cultivation
• C. encroachment into forest lands
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

Some of the factors responsible for land degradation are (i) loss of vegetation occuring due to deforestation (ii) unsustainable fuel wood and fodder extraction (iii) shifting cultivation (iv) encroachment into forest lands (v) forest fires and over grazing (vi) non-adoption of adequate soil conservation measures (vii) improper crop rotation (viii) indiscriminate use of agro-chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides (ix) improper planning and management of irrigation systems (x) extraction of ground water in the competing uses of land for forestry, agriculture, pastures, human settlements and industries