In which of the following States is Overgrazing Responsible for Land Degradation?

1. Jharkhand and Odissa
2. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
3. Punjab and Haryana
4. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

In Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, overgrazing is responsible for land degradation

States Which is Overgrazing Responsible for Land Degradation

Overgrazing causes livestock to stomp the ground more frequently, which reduces soil permeability by increasing soil compaction (Fuls, 1992). It is this impermeability that makes runoff and soil erosion more severe. There is more deterioration as a result of the continuing overgrazing of land.

• One of the main causes of land deterioration in many areas of the nation is overgrazing.
• Cattle overgrazing almost completely removes the vegetative cover from the area.
• The effects of high winds, heavy rain, etc. expose the soil and cause erosion.
• The soil becomes loose and more vulnerable to the effects of wind and water when the grasses are gone.
• Overgrazing exposes the soil to erosion.
• Maharashtra and Gujarat are two other states that are impacted by overgrazing.
• It is important to give enough time for the land to get back the necessary nutrients after grazing. It is the result of activity by the native and non-native animals.
• The grazingg of animals affects the soil compaction and reduces the soil permeability. The runoff increases which results in soil erosion.
• In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, about 70 % of the land is used for grazing. The herding societies depend on the land.