Question

Extensive plantation offers to increase forest cover is

• A. Deforestation
• B. Afforestation
• C. Agroforestry
• D. Social forestry

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Afforestation

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Afforestation is the extensive planting of trees to increase the area under the forest.
2. This helps decrease the CO₂ content in the atmosphere, increase O₂ content and provide habitat to many birds and animals.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Deforestation refers to a large number of cutting of trees from the forest.

Option C:

Agroforestry refers to a land-use system that integrates trees and shrubs on rural lands to enhance productivity and ecosystem sustainability.

Option D:

Social forestry refers to the management and protection of forests, and afforestation of barren and deforested lands with the purpose of helping in the environmental, social, and rural development.

Final answer: Extensive plantation offers to increase forest cover is afforestation.