Question

In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes

• A. Biodiversity in the area
• B. Monoculture in the area
• C. Growth of natural forest
• D. Preserves the natural ecosystem in the area

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Monoculture in the area

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Monoculture is a process of cultivation of only single type of species in a land or area.
2. It helps in regaining the biodiversity as the number of species are getting lower but then on the other side.
3. It maximize the risk of soil erosion and lowers the fertility.

Explanation of the incorrect options :-

Option A

Biodiversity is all different kinds of species living in same area.

Option C

A forest is an area where flora and fauna lives together.

Option D

Preservation involves the protection of ecosystem.

Final answer: In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes monoculture in the area.