S had witnessed contour bunding and contour ploughing while visiting o

S had witnessed contour bunding and contour ploughing while visiting one of the States in India. Identify the State from the options given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”Punjab” option2=”Haryana” option3=”Himachal Pradesh” option4=”Rajasthan” correct=”option3″]

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Contour bunding and contour ploughing are soil and water conservation techniques primarily employed in hilly or sloping agricultural areas to prevent soil erosion and retain moisture. Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state where such practices are commonly adopted due to the terrain.

– Contour bunding involves constructing small bunds or embankments along the contours of the land to check the flow of water.
– Contour ploughing involves tilling the land along the contours rather than up and down the slopes, which creates ridges and furrows that help trap water and soil.

– These techniques are most effective on moderate slopes and are part of sustainable agriculture practices in hilly regions.
– States like Punjab and Haryana are predominantly plains, while Rajasthan is largely arid/semi-arid, making contouring practices less widespread compared to a mountainous state like Himachal Pradesh, where water erosion on slopes is a major concern.

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