Soil Erosion — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of accelerated soil erosion?

Consider the following statements regarding different types of water erosion: 1. Sheet erosion is often imperceptible and removes a uniform layer of topsoil. 2. Rill erosion involves the formation of deep, wide channels that cannot be removed by normal tillage. 3. Gully erosion is a precursor to rill erosion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following government schemes primarily aims to improve soil health and provide crop-wise nutrient recommendations to farmers?

Consider the following pairs of regions and the predominant type of soil erosion: 1. Chambal Ravines: Gully erosion 2. Thar Desert Fringe: Wind erosion 3. Western Ghats: Sheet erosion and landslides Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly places a fundamental duty on citizens to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife?