Question

What is the effect of soil erosion in our country?

Answer 1

• Soil erosion is the loss of top fertile layer of soil either by wind or by water.
  
• India is facing this problem in many parts. The area affected by soil erosion is 5, 00,000 square kilometers. It adversely affects productivity and economy of the country.
  
• Apart from this, soil erosion also causes frequent floods, lowers water table and makes land unfit for agriculture.