Question

What is the major cause of degradation of forest in Brazil and India

Answer 1

Deforestation in India is the widespread destruction of major forests in India. It is mainly caused by environmental degradation by stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. In 2009, India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss,[1] where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares (34×106 acres) a year.[1]

Answer 2

Answer:

Cattle ranching is the major cause for Brazil deforestation while agriculture, grazing or urban development are cause for India deforestation.

Explanation:

When there is a permanent destruction of forest in order to make land available for urban development, agriculture, government interventions, etc., it causes reduction in rain forest region of world. In Brazil, there is more than "one-third of the world’s rain forest" covered whereas India has tropical rain forest. In general, deforestation provides an expansion of cropped areas and pastures and lead to environmental degradation.