Question

Assertion :Forest cutting is undesirable from the point of view of soil conservation. Reason: Cutting of forests reduces the interception of rain water.

• A. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

• The loss of trees, which anchor the soil with their roots, causes widespread erosion throughout the tropics.
  
• Deforestation plays several roles in the flooding equation because trees prevent sediment runoff and forests hold and use more water than farms or grasslands. Tree roots absorb water from the soil, making the soil drier and able to store more rainwater.
  

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A'.