Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Two human activities causing land degradation:

1. Overgrazing — excess grazing by cattle destroys vegetation cover, leading to soil erosion (common in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh).
2. Mining and quarrying — abandoned mine sites leave deep scars and over-burdening, causing severe degradation (e.g., Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh).

Measure to conserve land resources:
Afforestation — planting trees on a large scale helps bind soil, check erosion, and restore degraded land.

Source: Resources and Development, Land Degradation and Conservation Measures

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The question is 2 marks, so two causes + one measure is the exact requirement. Examiners look for textbook-specific terms: "overgrazing," "mining/quarrying," and conservation measures like "afforestation," "shelter belts," or "control of grazing." Avoid vague answers like "human activities harm land" — name the activity directly. Adding a state example shows textbook knowledge and can earn full marks.