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What are the causes of deforestation?
Mention two causes of deforestation in India.
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- Forests are cleared to accommodate expanding urban areas and fulfill their ever-increasing requirements.
- Forests are destroyed to clear land for crops and cattle grazing.
- Trees are cut down to be used for firewood.
- Procuring land for cultivation.
- Building houses and factories
- Making furniture or using wood as fuel.
- Some natural causes of deforestation are forest fires and severe droughts.
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