Multiple choice

Which of the following are the biological measures of soil conservation?

  1. Agronomic practices
  2. Agrostological methods
  3. Dry farming practices
  4. Basin leaching
  5. Contour terracing

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only

  2. 4 and 5 only

  3. 3, 4 and 5 only

  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Practical methods of soil conservation are broadly grouped as follows: (A) Biological measures which are helpful in checking the soil erosion are:

  1. Agronomic practices;
  2. Agrostological methods;
  3. Dry farming practices(B) Mechanical or Engineering methods which are helpful in checking the soil erosion are:Basin leaching, Pan breaking, Sub soiling, Contour terracing, Contour trenching,

Terrace outlets, Gully control, Digging of ponds and reservoirs, and Stream bank protection.

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