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Q1medium

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of chemical soil degradation in India?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme: 1. It aims to provide a Soil Health Card to every farmer once every five years. 2. The card provides recommendations for only macro-nutrients (N, P, K). 3. The scheme promotes balanced fertilization and sustainable soil management. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following pairs of Indian states and their prominent soil degradation issue is/are correctly matched? 1. Rajasthan: Wind Erosion 2. Punjab: Salinization and Waterlogging 3. Assam: Soil Acidification Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4easy

Which constitutional provision in India explicitly mandates the State to protect and improve the environment, including safeguarding forests and wildlife?

Q5medium

Consider the following practices: 1. Contour Bunding 2. Terracing 3. Jhum Cultivation 4. Agroforestry Which of the above are considered effective soil conservation methods?