The transformation of hillsides into terraces is done to reduce the risk of landslides. Which of the following technique is used to tackle the issue?

Slope improvement

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Slope reduction

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Soil enhancement

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Deforestation

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Solution

The correct option is B Slope reduction
Landslides usually occur in the hilly areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the North-Eastern states. The transformation of hillsides into terraces to reduce the risk of landslides is done using slope reduction. It means reducing the slope of the hill or mountain.

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