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प्रश्न
Give three reasons for rapid depletion of forest resources in India in the past.
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उत्तर
Three reasons which have led to the depletion of forest resources in the past are
- Huge tracts of forests were destructed for expanding agriculture.
- The British systematically destroyed the Indian forests to meet the growing demand for timber in Britain. Many forests were also destroyed by the government during the World Wars to supply timber to the war front.
- Forests have been cleared to make land available for building houses and industries.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:
Name one area in India where this forest is found.
State two reasons why Tropical Evergreen forests are difficult to exploit.
Mention two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than the other types of forests.
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
i. Sundari
ii. Sandalwood
iii. Rosewood
Name one region in India for each of the following:
Thorn and Scrub
Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest.
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
Sundri
Mention three methods for the conservation and development of forests in India.
Thar desert looks like a wasteland or Desert soil is almost dry.
How do forests:
Have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
