Question

What is deforestation? mention the causes of this in india during colonial period?

Answer 1

deforestation is refers to the cutting of trees from forest the causes of this in India during colonial period
industries
pollution and over eating of animals

Answer 2

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The British considered forests as wildernesses which must be brought under cultivation to enhance the income of the state. ... The colonialgovernment thought forests as unproductive and hence cleared them for building dams and layingdown cities.