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Vijay Sangwan • 28.62K Points
Instructor II Geography 

Q. Which of the following helps in preventing floods?

  • (A) Deforestation
  • (B) Tilling the land
  • (C) Afforestation
  • (D) Removing the surface soil of the earth
Correct Answer - Option(C)
Explanation by: Vijay Sangwan 
Afforestation involves the planting of trees in a drainage basin to increase interception and storage while reducing surface runoff. … When combined with floodplain zoning, afforestation can be very effective at reducing the risk of flooding. Planting trees help prevent erosion because the roots bind the soil.

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