Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

Intense cultivation

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Deforestation

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Over irrigation

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Overgrazing

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Over irrigation
Over irrigation is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab due to waterlogging leading to an increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are the states facing the issue of land degradation due to over-irrigation.
The correct answer is C.

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