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Terrace farming in India is extensively practiced in -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. On the slope of hills
  2. In dry regions
  3. On roof tops
  4. On mountain tops

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: On the slope of hills

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) On the slope of hills šŸ“š Explanation: Terrace farming is an agricultural practice heavily utilized on the steep slopes of hills and mountains to grow crops like rice and tea. Farmers cut steps or terraces into the hillside to create small, flat areas of land. This structure effectively slows down the rate of water runoff, which prevents catastrophic soil erosion during heavy rains. It is standard across the Himalayan states of India.