| Question | Which among the following is the major cause of soil erosion and land degradation in South 24 Parganas? | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | Shifting cultivation | incorrect |
| Option | Leaching | incorrect |
| Option | Coastal run-off | correct |
| Option | Overgrazing | incorrect |
| Solution | Soil erosion in coastal regions is primarily attributed to waterlogging, high salinity, poor water retention capacity, tidal waves, coastal run-off, and excessive siltation of rivers. The affected areas encompass North and South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Howrah, and certain parts of Hoogly districts. | |
