Question

forest transformation in India

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Ever since the 18 th century ,British started encouraging cultivation of cash crops like cotton ,bamboo etc .that led to deforestation.
2. Also ,they thought it to be unproductive ,so they started clearing forests
3. When the search parties of England went to seek teak ,they landed india and soon large amount of teak was exported to England to fulfill the need of the navy .
4. Also railways played their part .logs and logs of wood and teak started to disappear because of this all
5. Also plantations had its role