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Mention two causes of soil erosion in India.
Topic: Causes of soil erosion
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(1) Deforestation — removal of the tree cover leaves the soil exposed to wind and running water. (2) Overgrazing — cattle strip the protective grass cover and loosen the topsoil.
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