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प्रश्न
In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes
विकल्प
biodiversity in the area
monoculture in the area
monoculture in the area
preserves the natural ecosystem in the area
उत्तर
monoculture in the area
Explanation -
The cultivation of single species of plant is called monoculture. The clearing of vast tracts of forests for this practice destroys the biodiversity of that area and disturbs the natural ecosystem.
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