Question

Assertion- The excessive removal of wood from forest can cause habitat destruction and soil erosion. Reason- Its combustion releases more carbon dioxide than its bio-degradation. 

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c. A is true but R is false.

d. A is false but R is true.​

Answer 1

Required Answer:-

Assertion- The excessive removal of wood from forest can cause habitat destruction and soil erosion.

• The above is absolutely correct since one of the ill-effects of destroying forests for our own needs can be harmful for the upper layer of soil and the habitats of wild animals.

Reason- Its combustion releases more carbon dioxide than its bio-degradation. 

• This is also correct. Since burning of the woods for fuel or industrial purposes releases harmful pollutants which causes air pollution.

But,

The reason and assertion are two different statements and reason is not explaining the assertion. Just it is giving an another fact. So, Option B is correct$.$

Answer 2

Question :-

• Assertion- The excessive removal of wood from forest can cause habitat destruction and soil erosion.
• Reason- It's combustion releases more carbon dioxide than its bio-degradation. $\:$

• a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
• c. A is true but R is false.
• d. A is false but R is true.

Required Answer :-

• Option b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A is correct.

Explanation :-

• The given assertion is absolutely correct as deforestation is harmful to animals and can cause soil erosion.

• Also the given reason is correct as burning of wood release harmful gases, but it is not correct explanation of given assertion.

∴ Hence, Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Learn More :-

⧪ Some steps to preserve forests and wildlife ::

1. Use less paper and wood to decrease cutting of trees.
2. Deforestation should be strictly prohibited.
3. There should be a ban on use of fur, animal skins, leather and other animal products to save wildlife.
4. Control over forest fires.
5. Hunting of wild animals should be banned.

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