Question

Soil erosion can be prevented by ______.

Options

• Deforestation

• Drip irrigation

• Contour ploughing

• Removal of vegetation

Answer 1

Soil erosion can be prevented by contour ploughing.

Explanation:

Contour ploughing is a soil conservation technique. It involves ploughing and planting across a slope, following its contours and elevations, to reduce soil erosion and runoff and improve water infiltration.