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Which of the following measures can reduce soil erosion caused by agricultural activities? - Commercial Applications

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Question

Which of the following measures can reduce soil erosion caused by agricultural activities?

Options

  • Monoculture farming.

  • Crop rotation and contour plowing.

  • Expanding mining activities.

  • Overuse of chemical pesticides.

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Solution

Crop rotation and contour plowing.

Explanation:

Crop rotation promotes soil fertility, whereas contour plowing prevents slope topsoil erosion. These methods reduce soil erosion, unlike monoculture, mining, and pesticide use.

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Chapter 14: Depletion of Resources - EXERCISES [Page 166]

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C. B. Gupta Commercial Applications [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 14 Depletion of Resources
EXERCISES | Q I. 14. | Page 166
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