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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CHSL - 4 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q28

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Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the loss of fertility of agricultural
land?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Higher cation exchange capacity of soil.

  • The four main causes of infertile soil are high acidity levels, poor nutritional composition, unfavorable soil structure, and high levels of salinity.
  • The major causes of soil fertility depletion are inadequate fertilizer use, complete removal of crop residues, continuous cropping systems, climate and soil types, lack of proper cropping systems and soil erosion and continuous cultivation.