The adverse effects of soil erosion are percep­tible in following ways:

(a) Loss of fertile top soil from the upper surface leading to gradual loss of soil-fertility and agricultural productivity.

(b) Loss of mineral nutrients from soil through flooding and leaching.

(c) Lowering of the underground water table and decrease in the percentage of soil-moisture.

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(d) Drying of vegetation and extension of arid lands.

(e) Increase in the frequency of droughts and floods.

(f) Silting of river and canal beds.

(g) Recurrence of landslides.

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(h) Adverse effect on economic prosperity and cultural development.

(i) Increase in crimes and anti-social activi­ties through the formation of natural hideouts for criminals and dacoits.