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The forces of nature often destroy the soil cover of an area. The process of soil destruction is the result of natural forces. Soils are however, also being damaged and destroyed by human activities, such as deforestation, over-grazing of animals and unscientific use of agricultural land. The main problems of the Indian soils are (i) soil erosion, (ii) declining fertility of soil, (iii) salinity and alkalinity, (iv) water-logging, and (v) desertification.