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Question
Explain the need for Soil conservation in India. State two methods of Soil conservation.
Solution
A rich soil in plant food is the chief requirement of a successful agriculture. It is an essential as a support for plants.
Soil is a very important natural resource of India because agricultural production is basically dependent on the fertility of Soil. Food products like cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables are obtained indirectly from the Soil.
Two methods:
(i) Contour ploughing. (ii) Afforestation.
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