Question

the forest area Has greatly depleted in India why
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Answer 1

because of. deforestation and privatisation ..

is the cause of decreasing the forest area in india.

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hope it's right

Answer 2

Answer:

Causes for forest depletion in India are: Depletion of forests on an extensive scale was carried out in the colonial period. In independent India, clearing of forest land for the purpose of cultivation has also led to the depletion of forest cover in the country. Timber has become an important commercial resource.