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“Soil erosion is creeping death.” Explaining the statement, suggest various soil conservation measures.

  • UPSC 2024
  • Biogeography

Soil erosion is the detachment and removal of topsoil by water and wind; it becomes a problem when accelerated erosion outpaces soil formation.

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  • Why “Creeping”
  • Why “Death”
  • Soil Conservation Measures
  • Agronomic — keep the surface covered
  • Mechanical — shorten the slope, slow the water
  • Biological — let roots hold the soil
  • …and 2 more sections, with a conclusion

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