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Why is over-irrigation considered harmful to soil? - Commercial Applications

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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.

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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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Chapter 13: Natural Resources - EXERCISES [Page 158]

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C. B. Gupta Commercial Applications [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 13 Natural Resources
EXERCISES | Q I. 11. | Page 158
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