Question

Choose the incorrect statement from the following.​

Forest fires are usually due to:​

• A. carelessness of humans​
• B. heat of sun​
• C. cutting of trees​
• D. lightning strike​

Answer 1

The correct option is C cutting of trees​

• Cutting of trees can not cause forest fires as cutting alone cannot supply the required heat or ignition temperature to initiate forest fires.​
• Heat of sun and lightning strike supply the Ignition temperature to initiate forest fires.​
• Carelessness of humans like fireworks in forest, smoking, sparking in power lines can cause forest fires.​