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Question
Why is over-irrigation considered harmful to soil?
Options
It increases the soils fertility.
It leads to water logging and salinity.
It reduces soil temperature.
It helps replenish groundwater.
MCQ
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Solution
It leads to water logging and salinity.
Explanation:
Over-irrigation causes extra water to accumulate in the soil, leading to waterlogging. This reduces air circulation in the soil and brings salts to the surface, resulting in salinity, which affects soil fertility and negatively impacts crop development.
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