Which is the main cause of land degradation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh ? -SST 10th

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(i) Main Cause: Large scale overgrazing has caused severe land degradation.  (ii) Measures to check include:  (a) Afforestation and proper management of grazing.  (b) Planting of shelter belts of plants.  (c) Stabilization of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes.  (d) Control on overgrazing.

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