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Which soil conservation method is best suited to reduce soil erosion on steep slopes of the Western Ghats?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 10 · Geography · Resources and Development
  1. a) Windbreak
  2. b) Contour trenching
  3. c) Terracing
  4. d) Ridge tillage
Answer
c) Terracing

The correct answer is c) Terracing — Therefore terracing is the most suitable method for this situation.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that the terrain is hilly with steep slopes.
  2. Understand that reducing slope length cuts down runoff speed.
  3. Terracing creates level beds, thereby slowing water flow and preventing soil loss.
  4. Therefore terracing is the most suitable method for this situation.
Common mistake: Choosing contour trenching instead of terracing

Concept tested: Soil conservation in hilly terrain

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