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What is soil conservation? State a method of soil conservation in the: 1. Arid and Semi-Arid region. 2. River valleys prone to flood.
Topic: Soil conservation
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Soil conservation is the protection of the soil from erosion and exhaustion so that its fertility is preserved.
- Arid regions — afforestation/shelter belts and restrictions on grazing.
- Flood valleys — constructing dams and embankments that check the floods.
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