Question

Short answer type questions:

How can the problem of land degradation be solved in hilly and desert areas?

Answer 1

The following measures can help to solve the problem of land degradation in hilly and desert areas:

(i) Afforestation over deforested areas.

(ii) Proper management of grazing on permanent pastures.

(iii) In areas where, desertification has taken place, growing thorny bushes.