Answer:
Following
steps should be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas
(i) Afforestation The best way to conserve soil is to increase the area
under forests.
(ii) Terracing and Contour Bunding Terracing and contour
bunding across the hill slope is very effective and one of the oldest methods
of soil conservation.
(iii) Restricted Grazing of Animals Animals should be moved
over different pastures so as to avoid erosion of soil.
(iv) Plugging of gullies to prevent gully erosion.
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