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What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?

Book Title - Contemporary India, Chapter - 1, Resources and Development

Jan 06, 2023

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Question :

 

What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas? Answer in 30 words.

 

Answer :

 

Some steps that can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas include:

 

1. Planting vegetation to anchor the soil

2. Constructing terraces to slow down the flow of water

3. Implementing conservation tillage practices, and

4. Using erosion control blankets or mats.

 

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