The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Soil erosion” option2=”Soil deposition” option3=”Soil getting very deficient in plant nutrients” option4=”Soil getting enriched with plant nutrients” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2019
– In the context of soil, impoverishment refers to the depletion of essential nutrients required for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.
– This can occur due to various factors including continuous cropping without replenishment, soil erosion removing fertile topsoil, leaching of nutrients by excessive rainfall, or nutrient imbalance.