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how did the expension of railway lead to deforestation in india?

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Answered by isha2425
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Colonisation by the British encouraged production of demand for the crops from India increased in Europe as population increased over the years, demand for food went up.

Increased demand for timber due to expansion of railways and for ship building purposes. the spread of railways from the 1850s created a new demand. railways were essential for colonial trade and for the movement of imperial troops.

Large areas of forests were also cleared to make way for plantation crops.

The British encouraged the production of crops like cotton, jute, sugar, etc.

Forests were also cleared to make way for tea, coffee & rubber plantations as europeans were so fond of them.

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