Question

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the consequences of deforestation.

1. Deforestation leads to landslides in hilly regions.
2. Soil fertility increases and soil erosion decreases after deforestation.
3. Hydrological cycles are unaffected by deforestation.
4. Deforestation contributes to the loss of biodiversity.

• A. 1, 2, 3
• B. All
• C. None of these
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2, 3

The consequences of deforestation are;

• Extinction of tribal people.

• Migration of tribal people in search of new forests.

• In hilly regions it often leads to landslides.

• A problem of soil erosion occurs and loss of soil fertility increases.

• Loss of tribal culture

• Hydrological cycle of the region gets affected, there by influencing rainfall.

• Threat to the existence of many wild life species due to destruction of their habitat.

• Loss of biodiversity and genetic diversity.