Soil Degradation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following are considered forms of physical soil degradation? 1. Salinization 2. Compaction 3. Gully erosion 4. Nutrient depletion Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN): 1. It is a target under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). 2. It aims to balance anticipated land degradation with land restoration. 3. India has committed to achieving LDN by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following agricultural practices can lead to chemical degradation of soil? 1. Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers 2. Intensive tillage 3. Irrigation with high-salinity water 4. Crop residue burning Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Soil Health Card Scheme in India provides information on how many parameters of soil?

Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of loss of soil organic matter?