Question 2 - Past Year Questions - 1 mark - Chapter 1 Class 10 Geography - Resources and Development - Geography

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How is over irrigation responsible for land degradation in Punjab?

Answer:

Over irrigation is responsible for land degradation because water logging leads to increase in salinity and alkalinity in soil.

Explanation

  • Over irrigation is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab  
  •   Waterlogging leads to an increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil.  
  • Punjab, Haryana , Uttar Pradesh are the states facing the issue of land degradation.

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