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Soil can be conserved in a best on the hills by which of the cultivating methods?

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Strip cropping

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Crop rotation

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Contour ploughing

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D

Terracing

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Solution

The correct option is D Contour ploughing
Ploughing along the contour lines can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. This is called contour ploughing. This is the best method to reduce the soil erosion in the hilly areas.

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