In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q: 42 (IAS/2014)
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,150,141,53,150,6,82

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The correct answer is option A - 1 and 2 only.

Soil erosion is the loss of topsoil by the action of natural elements, particularly water and wind. In India, the two main causes of soil erosion are terrace cultivation and deforestation. Terrace cultivation is a method of farming on sloped terrain that involves the creation of steps or terraces on the slope to reduce the rate of soil erosion. However, when terraces are not built properly, water can still erode the soil and wash it away. Deforestation is another major cause of soil erosion. When trees are cut down, the soil becomes exposed to wind and water erosion, resulting in the loss of topsoil. Tropical climate alone does not cause soil erosion, but it can exacerbate the problem by increasing the intensity of rainfall and the velocity of wind.