Question

Identify the false statement regarding the causes of deforestation.

1. Raw materials for industrial use, such as plywood and paper pulp, do not contribute to deforestation.
2. Increasing demand for fuel wood contributes to deforestation.
3. Development projects like hydro-electric projects lead to forest destruction.
4. Growing food needs, met by clearing forests, reduce forest area.

• A. 1, 3
• B. All
• C. 4 only
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1 only

• Deforestation is primarily driven by human activities.

• The demand for wood as raw material for industries like furniture, plywood, and paper production is a significant cause.

• Similarly, the need for fuel wood to meet energy requirements for cooking and heating by a growing population directly leads to the felling of trees.

• Large-scale development projects, such as the construction of dams, roads, and mining operations, often require the clearing of extensive forest areas.

• Moreover, to feed a rapidly increasing population, forests are cleared to expand agricultural land and create space for settlements.

• Overgrazing by livestock also contributes to the degradation of forest lands, making them more susceptible to erosion and further reducing tree cover.