Question

Match the following

A	The removal of the upper layer of the soil caused either by the strong winds or floods is termed as	1	Land degradation
B	The growing population  and their ever-growing demand leads to large scale destruction of forest cover	2	Soil erosion
C	The gradual but consistent loss of fertility of land is referred to as	3	Deforestation

विकल्प

• A.2, B.3, C.1

• A.3, B.1, C.1

• A.1, B.3, C.2

• A.3, B.1, C.2

Answer 1

A.2, B.3, C.1

Explanation:

Land Degradation: The gradual but consistent loss of fertility of land is referred to as degradation of land. This is emerging as a serious concern in the context of environmental issues in India.

Deforestation: Forest cover is being destroyed on a vast scale as a result of the growing population and their ever-increasing need. By limiting the amount of oxygen in the air, the reduction of forest cover has an impact on the ecological balance. As a result, pollution levels rise, posing a variety of health risks.

Soil Erosion: Soil erosion is defined as the removal of the top layer of soil caused by strong winds or floods. The top layer of the soil contains important nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are necessary for plant growth. As a result, the loss of this layer diminishes the land's productivity.