Question

"Choose the correct option based on the following statements. 1) We need to find alternatives to the slash-and-burn or podu method of cultivation. 2) The land cultivated by the podu method has caused the forest cover in the area to deplete. "

• A. Both statements are invalid.
• B. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
• D. Both statements are correct, but Statement 1 and Statement 2 do not have any relation.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.

The depletion in forest cover is one of the major reasons why it has become important for us to look for alternative methods to “podu” when it comes to cultivation of crops.