Soil Conservation Methods
Question
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in (a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action (b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding (c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth (d) None of the above
Options
desert margins, liable to strong wind action
low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
None of the above
Explanation
Contour bunding is a soil conservation technique used on sloping lands and hillsides to prevent soil erosion by water runoff. It involves constructing bunds (embankments) along the contours of slopes to slow water movement and allow infiltration. The options given do not correctly describe where contour bunding is applied. Option (a) refers to wind erosion areas, (b) refers to flood-prone plains, and (c) refers to weed control—none of which are the primary purpose or location for contour bunding. Therefore, option (d) is correct.
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q24
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Soil Conservation Techniques
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography - Soil
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