Question

Question 10

Forests are not responsible for
(a) providing medicinal plants
(b) maintaining the flow of water into the streams
(c) creating flood conditions
(d) absorbing rainwater and maintaining the water table

Answer 1

The answer is option (c).

Forests are not responsible for creating flood conditions, as they protect from flood condition. Forest acts as a natural absorber of rainwater and allows it to seep. When rainwater falls, it does not fall directly on the ground. It falls on the leaves of trees and plants and then it drips slowly on the forest ground (does not stagnate) and hence prevent floods. Also, the roots of the trees absorb water and help in seeping of water into the soil. Thus helps in preventing floods.