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Standard XII
Biology
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Soil erosion is due to
  1. Fast running rivers
  2. Heavy rains
  3. Occasional rains
  4. Wind

A
Heavy rains
B
Fast running rivers
C
Occasional rains
D
Wind
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The correct option is B Heavy rains
The process of soil erosion is the washing away of the upper fertile layer of the soil. The roots of the trees and plants are responsible for holding the soil. When there is heavy rain and there are no plants in the area, the layer of the soil gets carried away along with the water.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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