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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:
Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
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Name one area in India where this forest is found.
Name two trees which grow in this forest.
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A hard durable timber used for shipbuilding and furniture making.
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Rosewood.
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