Large-scale planting of saplings is called
(a) deforestation
(b) afforestation
(c) overgrazing
(d) erosion

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(b) Afforestation
Planting of saplings on a large scale is called afforestation.

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(b) deforestation
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Soil erosion can be prevented by:

(a) raising forests
(b) deforestation
(c) excessive use of fertilizer
(d) overgrazing by animals

Column A	Column B
1. Deforestation	(a) Topsoil
2. Afforestation	(b) Subsoil
3. A-horizon	(c) Agent of soil erosion
4. B-horizon	(d) Planting trees on a large scale
5. Wind	(e) Cutting trees on a large scale
	(f) Bedrock

1.	Continual degradation of forests	....................
2.	Large-scale planting of saplings	....................
3.	Afforestation done on deforested land	....................

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