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Most suitable method to prevent soil erosion on steep slopes is -
Explanation
Explanation
On steep hilly slopes, cutting the land into a series of flat, step-like platforms — called terrace farming — is the most effective way to slow down water flow and prevent soil from washing away. Shelter belts and contour ploughing are more suited to relatively flatter or gently sloped land. So the correct answer is Terrace farming, option (4).
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