Negative soil pollution is:

reduction in soil productivity due to erosion and over use

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reduction in soil productivity due to addition of pesticides and industrial wastes

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converting fertile land into barren land by dumping ash, sludge and garbase

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none of the above

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The correct option is C reduction in soil productivity due to erosion and over use
Negative soil pollution occurs due to the overuse of soil & its erosion hence there will be a decrease in soil productivity.
The other causes of negative soil pollution such as developmental activities, overgrazing and soil erosion.

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