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GS Geography Physical Geography of World
Q.

Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called:

Explanation:

ANS. (D) 
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest. As plant roots hold the soil, Afforestation prevents soil erosion and enables better retention of water.

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