Question

Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about land degradation?

• A. It is caused by multiple factors including extreme weather conditions and human activities.
• B. Due to the combined pressures of agricultural and livestock production, land degradation has accelerated in the 20th century.
• C. Desertification is not a form of land degradation.
• D. It affects the entire human race in the form of food insecurity, climate change, environmental hazards, loss of biodiversity, etc.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A It is caused by multiple factors including extreme weather conditions and human activities.
B Due to the combined pressures of agricultural and livestock production, land degradation has accelerated in the 20th century.
D It affects the entire human race in the form of food insecurity, climate change, environmental hazards, loss of biodiversity, etc.

Land is a vital resource to humankind. Land degradation affects the entire human race with wide-ranging consequences. Climate change exacerbates variations in yields and income from agriculture. It threatens the resilience of agro-ecosystems and stability of food production systems. Desertification is a form of land degradation. Its impact on health include higher threats of malnutrition, more water and food-borne diseases, respiratory diseases, and spread of infectious diseases. Thus, it is important to facilitate coordinated investments in sustainable land management practices.