{"id":91181,"date":"2025-06-01T10:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91181"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:48:40","slug":"in-india-the-problem-of-soil-erosion-is-associated-with-which-of-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-india-the-problem-of-soil-erosion-is-associated-with-which-of-the\/","title":{"rendered":"In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Terrace cultivation<\/li>\n<li>2. Deforestation<\/li>\n<li>3. Tropical climate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2014<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe question asks which factors are associated with the problem of soil erosion in India.<br \/>\n1. Terrace cultivation: While terrace cultivation is a conservation practice used to reduce soil erosion on slopes, it is associated with *areas where* soil erosion is a problem (hilly and mountainous regions). If done improperly or not maintained, terraces can also fail and contribute to erosion. So, it is associated with the problem contextually and potentially operationally.<br \/>\n2. Deforestation: Removal of forest cover exposes the soil directly to the impact of rain and wind, significantly increasing the rate of soil erosion. Deforestation is a major cause of soil erosion in India, particularly in hilly and forest areas. This is strongly associated with the problem.<br \/>\n3. Tropical climate: Tropical climates often experience intense rainfall events (e.g., during monsoons). Heavy rainfall can cause significant splash erosion and surface runoff, leading to severe soil erosion, especially on unprotected land. The intensity of rainfall is a key factor in soil erosion processes. This is strongly associated with the problem.<br \/>\nConsidering the options and the nature of soil erosion, deforestation and intense rainfall associated with tropical climate are direct causes\/exacerbating factors. Terrace cultivation is a response practice in erosion-prone areas, and its presence indicates the existence of the problem. Therefore, all three can be considered associated with the problem of soil erosion in India in different ways.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Deforestation is a major human-induced cause of soil erosion.<br \/>\n&#8211; Intense rainfall typical of tropical climates contributes significantly to soil erosion.<br \/>\n&#8211; Terrace cultivation is a farming practice used in hilly, erosion-prone areas, thus associated with the problem geographically.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyg-additional-information\">\nFactors contributing to soil erosion include natural factors like rainfall intensity, wind, topography, and soil type, as well as human factors like deforestation, overgrazing, unsustainable agricultural practices (including improper tilling, lack of cover crops, and sometimes improper terrace cultivation), and construction activities. In India, deforestation, agricultural practices on slopes, and the intense monsoon rainfall are major contributors to soil erosion.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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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Terrace cultivation: While terrace cultivation is a conservation practice used to reduce soil erosion on slopes, it is associated with *areas where* soil erosion is a problem (hilly and mountainous regions). If done improperly or not maintained, terraces can also fail and contribute to erosion. So, it is associated with the problem contextually and potentially operationally. 2. Deforestation: Removal of forest cover exposes the soil directly to the impact of rain and wind, significantly increasing the rate of soil erosion. Deforestation is a major cause of soil erosion in India, particularly in hilly and forest areas. This is strongly associated with the problem. 3. Tropical climate: Tropical climates often experience intense rainfall events (e.g., during monsoons). Heavy rainfall can cause significant splash erosion and surface runoff, leading to severe soil erosion, especially on unprotected land. The intensity of rainfall is a key factor in soil erosion processes. This is strongly associated with the problem. Considering the options and the nature of soil erosion, deforestation and intense rainfall associated with tropical climate are direct causes\/exacerbating factors. Terrace cultivation is a response practice in erosion-prone areas, and its presence indicates the existence of the problem. Therefore, all three can be considered associated with the problem of soil erosion in India in different ways. - Deforestation is a major human-induced cause of soil erosion. - Intense rainfall typical of tropical climates contributes significantly to soil erosion. - Terrace cultivation is a farming practice used in hilly, erosion-prone areas, thus associated with the problem geographically.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-india-the-problem-of-soil-erosion-is-associated-with-which-of-the\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The question asks which factors are associated with the problem of soil erosion in India. 1. 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