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NCERT · Class 10 · Social Science · Geography: Resources and DevelopmentPlanting rows of trees to create shelter is known as 'Shelter Belts'. They play a crucial role in:

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Shelter belts contribute significantly to the stabilization of sand dunes and in stabilizing the desert in western India.

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Option : Increasing rainfall

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Option 1: Stabilization of sand dunes (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Generating electricity

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Option 3: Promoting industrial growth

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