Ruchi noticed a major problem in her state. She found that more and more land area in her state is turning into desert. What is the condition called?

Deforestation

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Barren land

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Desertification

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Afforestation

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Solution

The correct option is C Desertification
Desertification is the process by which the biological productivity of land gets lost and land become barren like desert. Desertification may be caused because of natural or human reasons. Deforestation, climate change, overgrazing, unsustainable irrigation practices, etc are factors that convert a healthy land into a desert.

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