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Deforestation is caused due to _____.

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Grazing
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Mining
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Cultivation
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All of these
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Solution

The correct option is D All of these

The cutting down of trees and clearing off the forests is known as deforestation. Deforestation is caused due to following reasons:-

  • Requirement of more land for housing and urbanization
  • Harvesting timber to create commercial items such as paper, furniture and homes
  • Cattle grazing
  • Mining activities
  • Cultivation
  • Burning trees and clear cutting


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