MP Board · Class 10 · Social Science · Geography: Resources and DevelopmentWhat is land degradation? Suggest two measures to control land degradation.

Land degradation is the decline in the quality and fertility of land due to human actions or natural causes, making it unfit for cultivation and economic use. Major causes include overgrazing, deforestation, over-irrigation, and industrial effluents. Two effective measures to control land degradation are: 1. Afforestation and proper management of grazing lands to prevent soil erosion. 2. Control on mining activities, proper discharge and treatment of industrial effluents, and adopting sustainable irrigation techniques like drip irrigation to avoid waterlogging and salinity.