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प्रश्न
People say that nothing goes waste in a forest. Can you explain, how?
उत्तर
Deforestation is the destruction of forests or large scale cutting of trees on the land. The growing human population has been the primary cause of forest destruction. Humans clear forests for the following purposes:
(i) Construction of roads
(ii) Construction of buildings
(iii) Industrial development
(iv) For agricultural purposes to meet the increasing demand for food
There are also some natural causes of deforestation viz. forest fire occurring due to lightning during a storm or by friction between dry branches of trees.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are forests affected by wars?
Attempt any TWO of the following:
Define ‘deforestation’. Comment on its effects
Discuss the various In-situ and Ex-situ strategies for conservation of biodiversity.
With the help of the questions below, explain what would happen if forests are cleared on a large scale.
Will the number of living things increase or decrease? Why?
For what purpose do we use land obtained by clearing forests?
What is known as extint species?
The founder of the Chipko movement was ______.
Match the columns-
| Column P | Column Q | ||
| A | Chipko Movement | 1 | 1988 |
| B | National Forest Policy | 2 | 1974 |
| C | Joint Forest Management | 3 | 1980 |
Why has the National Forest Commission of India recommended a relatively larger forest cover for hills than for plains?
How it has led to deforestation in recent years?
