Match List – I with List – II

List – I	List – II
A. Splash erosion	I. Uniform removal of soil layers
B. Sheet erosion	II. Most common form of erosion
C. Rill erosion	III. Advanced stage of rill erosion
D. Gully erosion	IV. Due to rain drop action

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct option is B

Splash erosion occurs due to the direct impact of raindrops on the soil surface, which leads to detachment of soil particles. Sheet erosion involves the uniform removal of a thin layer of soil from the surface, often going unnoticed by farmers. Rill erosion represents the initial formation of small channels on sloping land due to flowing water. Gully erosion is an advanced stage of rill erosion, where deep and wide channels are formed permanently.
Information booster: Soil erosion is a serious problem that leads to loss of fertile topsoil and reduced agricultural productivity. Splash erosion is the first stage of water erosion, initiating further soil degradation processes. Sheet erosion is considered the most common form of erosion, though it is difficult to detect visually. Gully erosion causes permanent damage to land, making it unsuitable for cultivation.
Why other options are incorrect: (a) This option incorrectly matches splash erosion with uniform soil removal instead of raindrop action. (c) This option wrongly pairs sheet erosion and rill erosion with incorrect stages of erosion. (d) This option does not correctly represent the progressive sequence of erosion types.