Question

What were the main causes of deforestation india during the
bacitish rule?​

Answer 1

causes of deforestation

* agriculture conservation of forest to agricultural land to feed growing needs of people .

* forest fires

*increase in population

*overgrazing

* urbanization and industrialization

your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

The main causes of deforestation were the following:

• 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.
• 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.