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Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh?

1. Intensive use of manure
2. Over-irrigation
3. Deforestation due to mining
4. Overgrazing

Correct answer: Deforestation due to mining

Solution

Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are mineral-rich states, and large-scale mining has led to deforestation and land degradation. This is a major cause compared with the other options listed.

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