Economy, asked by ggurwindersingh8301, 1 year ago

What is deforestation? Mention any one reason of deforestation in india during colonial rule

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Answered by StudentTwin02
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Deforestation is the removal or destruction of the forest cover.

During the colonial rule, the Indian forests were badly affected due to:
1.Expansion of the railways and agriculture.
2.Commercial and scientific forestry.
3.Mining activities.

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Answered by Anonymous
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The causes of deforestation in India under colonial rule are as follows: →They cleared forest for making railway sleepers and for fuel to run locomotives. →They cleared forest for tea , coffee and rubber plantations. →The government thought that the forest were unproductive.

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