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UPSC 2013: 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) None of the above
Contour bunding involves building embankments along contours on gentle to moderately sloping hill terrain to arrest runoff and erosion. None of the three settings listed (wind-eroded desert margins, flat flood-prone plains, or scrublands) describe its normal application, so ‘None of the above’ is correct. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2013-question-74/))
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