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B
Afforestation
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C
Social forestry
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D
Unclassed forest
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Solution
The correct option is B Deforestation
The depletion of the forest is called deforestation.
Over the years, the area under forest cover has decreased steadily, as forests have been cleared for agriculture, industry, housing, and other development activities like the construction of roads, railways, and hydroelectric plants.
Deforestation, clearance, clearcutting or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land which is then converted to a non-forest use. Deforestation can involve the conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use.