Suggest any three methods of soil conservation suitable to Indian conditions.

To prevent denudation of the soil, effective soil conservation methods should be adopted.

Soil conservation methods suitable to Indian conditions are as follows:

1. Contour ploughing- i). Agriculture is the prime occupation of India and it requires ploughing of soil. Incorrect ploughing techniques could adversely affect the soil.

Ploughing up and down the slope is not the correct method of ploughing. This can form channels which facilitate water flow, thus leading to soil erosion. This can be avoided by ploughing around the contour line. It hinders water flow and prevents soil erosion.

2. Terrace cultivation- This is a process in which terraces are made on the slope by cutting steps. It is beneficial in preventing erosion. Such practice is carried out in western and central Himalayas.

3. Strip Cropping - The topmost layer of soil can be blown out by winds in absence of trees. To prevent the erosion by wind, strips of grass are grown in large fields between crops. This holds the soil and works against the force of the wind. This is called strip cropping.