Question

Regarding environmental degradation: Identify the correct statement. [label=\roman*.]
• Deforestation leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
• Over-grazing is a major cause of land degradation in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
• Use of chemical fertilizers leads to water and soil pollution.
• Land degradation decreases the productivity of land over time.

• A. i, ii, iii are correct
• B. i, iii and iv only
• C. i and iii only
• D. All are correct

Hint:

Major causes of land degradation: Over-grazing -- Rajasthan, Gujarat
Mining -- Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
Over-irrigation -- Punjab, Haryana
Deforestation -- Himalayan and tribal regions

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D