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What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?

Answer:

Following steps are taken to control the soil erosion in hilly areas:

(i) Contour ploughing: which refers to ploughing along contour lines.

(ii) Terrace farming: construction of steps along the hilly areas by cutting the rock layers to reduce the flow of rivers.

(iii) Plugging of gullies to prevent gully erosion.