Question
Which of the following is an agronomic measure of
erosion control?Solution
Contour bunding is an agronomic measure of erosion control. In contour bunding, bunds or barriers are constructed along the contours of the land. These bunds help to slow down the flow of water, reducing its erosive force and preventing soil erosion. Contour bunding is particularly effective on sloping lands, where water runoff can lead to significant soil erosion. This method helps to retain water on the land, allowing it to percolate into the soil and reducing the risk of erosion. It is a sustainable agricultural practice to conserve soil and water resources.
Consider the following statements:
1.An upward slope is obtained if the yields for different tenures of bonds are mapped.
2.When yields fo...
Which portal has been launched to monitor child care institutions across the country?
Which of the following has been described in the poem Meghdoot?
Which Article was introduced through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016?
Gati Shakti University, Vadodara has signed an MoU with whom?
Which country is collaborating with India to build the 'Yug Yugin Bharat Sangrahalaya', a proposed cultural and historical museum?
In which state was the 125-foot-high bronze statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar inaugurated?
As per the latest MPC decision (Aug 2025), what is the current policy repo rate?Â
Who was the world's richest woman according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index in May 2024?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the location of sea ports of India from South to North?
Relevant for Exams:
