Question

what is deforestation? mention the causes that led to the decline of the forest cover in the India sub continent during colonial period

Answer 1

the process of cutting off of forest is called deforestation

Answer 2

Answer:

The oak forests in England were exhausted which created a problem of timber supply for the Royal Navy. Therefore, trees were felled on a massive scale and vast quantities of timber were being exported from India. [iv] Railways were essential for colonial trade and for the movement of imperial troops.