alleryTerrace farming on hill slopes is practised mainly to:
AIncrease area of cultivation
BTrap solar heat
CEncourage drainage
DReduce soil erosion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Reduce soil erosion
1. Steep slopes are cut into broad horizontal steps (terraces).
2. The flat terraces reduce the speed of running water → reduce soil erosion.
3. Widely used in the Himalayas, Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats.
_Source: syllabus SST Geography Ch 1 §1.5 Soil Conservation_
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