Why under colonial rulers deforestation started in India? 3 marks
Answers
Answered by
2
Answer:
The causes for deforestation in India during British rule were: (i) Increase in population, leading to growth in demand for food, and extension of land under cultivation at the expense of forests. ... (iii) Increased demand for timber due to expansion of railways and for ship building purposes.
Answered by
5
Answer:
The causes of deforestation in India under colonial rule are as follows: →They cleared forest for making railway sleepers and for fuel to run locomotives. →They cleared forest for tea , coffee and rubber plantations. →The government thought that the forest were unproductive.
Explanation:
mark me as brainliest
Similar questions