Environment and Ecology
2015
Environmental Pollution
Agriculture and Environment
Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
D.Soil erosion
A.Deforestation
B.Over-irrigation
C.Industrial pollution
Correct Answer: Option B
Over-irrigation is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab.
Excessive irrigation leads to waterlogging and increased salinity in the soil, rendering the land infertile.
Therefore, option b is the correct answer.
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