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Agriculture · Q176

Environmental Science In Agricultural

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 176

Q176

Soil salinity occurs in India to the extent of

A.
6 million ha
Answer
B.
1 lakh ha
C.
6 lakh ha
D.
60 million ha

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Soil salinity occurs in India to the extent of 6 million ha.
Soil salinity is the number of dissolved salts in the soil solution. The process of accumulating soluble salts in the soil is known as salinization. Salts in the soil have an important effect on the functions and management.
Soil salinity affects around 2.1% of India's geographical area.