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Statewise GK · Q148

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 148

Q148

Which is the most effective preventive measure to check soil erosion in the region of North Bengal?

A.
Making sea dykes
B.
Terrace farming
Answer
C.
Strip cropping
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Landslides, deforestation, shifting cultivation and excess siltation in mountain rivers increases soil erosion of mountain and forest soil of North Bengal. Cultivation along the hill slopes, terrace farming, afforestation are some of the preventive measures.