Which of the following factors are responsible for land degradation in India?

Overgrazing

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Mineral Processing

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Afforestation

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Overirrigation

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Solution

The correct options are
A Overgrazing
B Mineral Processing
D Overirrigation
Overirrigation, deforestation due to mining activities, overgrazing and mineral processing are the factors that have lead to land degradation in India. Afforestation on the other hand, helps conserve the land. It is the process of planting more trees and saplings that will help bind the soil together and reduce soil erosion.

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