Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called ______________.

Shelter belts

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Contour ploughing

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Strip cropping

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Afforestation

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Solution

The correct option is D Afforestation
Afforestation is the process of introducing trees and tree seedlings to an area that has previously not been forested. Afforestation can be done through tree planting and seeding, naturally or artificially.
The correct answer is D.

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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