Which method can help in preventing soil erosion on slopes?

Over-grazing

Contour ploughing

Deforestation

Deep ploughing

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B. Contour ploughing

Contour ploughing involves ploughing across the slope rather than down it, which helps to minimize soil erosion by reducing water runoff.

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