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प्रश्न
What is deforestation?
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उत्तर १
Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forested ones.
उत्तर २
The permanent removal, decrease or deterioration of forests and woodlands chiefly by human activities is deforestation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss how the changes in forest management in the colonial period affected the following groups of people:
Kings/British officials engaged in shikar
With the help of the questions below, explain what would happen if forests are cleared on a large scale.
Will water and food sources for living things grow or dwindle? Why?
For what purpose do we use land obtained by clearing forests?
What are the effects of deforestation and the benefits of agroforesty?
Discuss how the changes in forest management in the colonial period affected the following groups of people:
Nomadic and pastoralist communities
Chipko movement is connected with:
Match the columns-
| Column P | Column Q | ||
| A | Chipko Movement | 1 | 1988 |
| B | National Forest Policy | 2 | 1974 |
| C | Joint Forest Management | 3 | 1980 |
Mention any two examples of plants used as wind breakers in the agricultural fields.
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?
