Question

Afforestation in the catchment area of rivers helps in _______________.

• A. Making more water available for irrigation
• B. It increases rainfall
• C. It helps in the conservation of water and soil
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C It helps in the conservation of water and soil

Afforestation in the catchment areas of rivers helps in conservation of water, checking of soil erosion, reducing the flood fury and regulating the river flow. It reduces burden of water providing to those trees which requires a lot of water supply. Trees roots binds the soil strongly and prevents erosion. Afforestation can accelerate the water cycle. Trees intercept water from the river and stores it. thus protects from flood.

The correct answer is option C.