Which of the following is not a method of soil conservation?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Slash and burn
Explanation:
→ Soil conservation aims to prevent soil erosion and maintain fertility.
→ Mulching protects soil from moisture loss and erosion.
→ Terrace farming reduces runoff on slopes.
→ Rock dams slow down water flow and prevent erosion.
→ Slash and burn, however, destroys vegetation and degrades soil.
→ Hence, slash and burn is not a soil conservation method.
Information Booster:
→ Slash and burn is also called shifting cultivation.
→ It leads to loss of nutrients in soil.
→ Causes deforestation and land degradation.
→ Sustainable farming avoids this practice.
→ Soil conservation ensures long-term agricultural productivity.