Suggest any five measures to control land degradation in India.

Measures by which land degradation can be controlled in India:

1. Afforestation or planting more trees.

2. Windbreakers could be constructed to prevent erosion by wind.

3. Putting manure or compost over the soil could help restore the lost nutrients.

4. Restricting overgrazing.

5. Waste should be adequately treated before it is discharged into the soil.