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Geological Engineering · Q79

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 79

Q79

Which of the following contributes most to soil salinization?

A.
Excessive irrigation without drainage
Answer
B.
Proper soil management
C.
Heavy rainfall
D.
Afforestation

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Excessive irrigation without proper drainage causes salts to accumulate near the surface, degrading soil quality.