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″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
– 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.
– 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.