Question

If the forest cover is reduced to half, what is most
likely to happen on a long term basis ?
(a) Tribals living in these areas will starve to
death
(b) Cattle in these and adjoining areas will die
due to lack of fodder
(c) Large areas will become deserts
(d) Crop breeding programmes will suffer due to
a reduced availability of variety of germplasm

Answer 1

Answer:

a)tribals living in these areas will starve to death

Answer 2

If the forest cover is reduced to half, the Tribals living in these areas will starve to

death.

* When forest covers are reduced, it affects the inhabitants first.

* The tribals living in the forests depend on it completely for their survival and daily needs.

1. They use the forest products for food such as plant leaves, animals, etc.

2. They use various herbs as medicines.

3. They also collect the forest products for commercial purposes as it helps them earn a living.

4. They make houses with branches of trees.

5. They use various forest products for their daily needs such as firewood for fuel.