Question

why was deforestation increase during the British rule in India​

Answer 1

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. ... (ii) Large areas of forests were also cleared to make way for plantation crops.

Answer 2

Answer:

causes of deforestation increased during the British rule in India are as follows;

1. increase in population leading to the growth of demand for food .
2. extension on land for agricultural purposes.
3. for making big furnitures for Britishers......