Question

What were the causes for deforestation in India during British rule?

Answer 1

trees were cut because they want to make tracks for the to supply the goods to their country

Answer 2

The main causes of deforestation were the following:

(i) The British encouraged the production of commercial crops like jute sugar, wheat and cotton. The production of foodgrains was needed to feed the growing urban population and raw material was required for British industries in Britain.

(ii) The British thought that forests were unproductive. They were of the view that space covered with forests could be used for cultivation which could fetch them revenue and enhance the income of the state also.