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UPSC 2014: In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Deforestation removes the protective vegetative cover, directly accelerating soil erosion, so statement 2 is associated with the problem. Terrace cultivation is actually a soil-conservation technique and thus not a cause, while tropical climate itself is a natural condition; it may intensify erosion where misuse occurs but is not the basic problem referred to. Hence only 2 is correct. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/in-india-the-problem-of-soil-erosion-is-associated-with-which-of-the-following/?utm_source=openai))
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