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- The theme for World Soil Day 2023 is "Soil and Water: A Source of Life".
- This theme highlights the essential symbiotic relationship between soil and water in agriculture and environmental health.
- Here are some key messages for World Soil Day 2023:
- Soil and water provide the foundation for food production, ecosystems, and human well-being.
- Recognizing their invaluable roles, we can take proactive measures to safeguard these resources for future generations.
- Soil and water are the medium in which plants grow and obtain essential nutrients.
- Rainfed agriculture systems account for 80 percent of croplands, contributing to 60 percent of global food production. These systems rely heavily on effective soil moisture management practices.
- Irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world’s freshwater and account for 20 percent of croplands.
- The health of the soil and the quality and availability of water are interconnected.
Question:
Q.1 What is the theme for World Soil Day 2023?a. Soil and Air: A Source of Life
b. Soil and Water: A Source of Life
c. Soil and Fire: A Source of Life
d. Soil and Earth: A Source of Life