The Soil Conservation Act, 1970 was enacted to provide for the conservation of soil and prevention of soil erosion in India.

The main objective of the Soil Conservation Act, 1970 is to prevent soil erosion.

Jhum cultivation is not a method of soil conservation mentioned in the Soil Conservation Act, 1970.

The State Governments are responsible for implementing the provisions of the Soil Conservation Act, 1970.

The penalty for violating the provisions of the Soil Conservation Act, 1970 is both imprisonment and fine.

Wind erosion is not a type of soil erosion mentioned in the Soil Conservation Act, 1970.

The role of the Central Soil Conservation Board in the implementation of the Soil Conservation Act, 1970 is to advise the Central Government on matters relating to soil conservation, to coordinate the activities of the State Governments in soil conservation, and to provide financial assistance to the State Governments for soil conservation projects.

Promoting the use of chemical fertilizers is not a measure taken by the Government of India to promote soil conservation.

Soil conservation is important because it helps to prevent soil erosion, improves soil fertility, and increases crop production.

Soil conservation does not increase the cost of agricultural production.

Farmers play a crucial role in soil conservation by adopting sustainable agricultural practices, using soil conservation measures on their farms, and educating others about the importance of soil conservation.

Urbanization is not a challenge to soil conservation in India.

India needs soil conservation because it has a large population and limited land resources, it is prone to soil erosion due to its climatic conditions, and its agricultural productivity is low.

Jhum cultivation is not a type of soil conservation measure.

The role of the Central Soil Conservation Board in the implementation of the Soil Conservation Act, 1970 is to advise the Central Government on matters relating to soil conservation, to coordinate the activities of the State Governments in soil conservation, and to provide financial assistance to the State Governments for soil conservation projects.