Question

Assertion (A): Overgrazing can lead to desertification.

Reasoning (R): Overgrazing removes vegetation cover, leaving soil exposed to erosion.

Options

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Overgrazing occurs when animals consume excessive amounts of vegetation, ruining the protective plant cover. This leaves the soil to wind and water erosion, gradually decreasing its fertility. As a result, the land may become barren, contributing to desertification.