Why did british clear forests amp- expand culltivation rapidly-Explain any 3 reasons

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Standard IX

Geography

Population Distribution and Density

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Why did british clear forests & expand culltivation rapidly?Explain any 3 reasons

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The main causes of deforestation in India during the British period was the pressure of British government to grow commercial crops like jute,sugar etc. which were required to meet the industrial requirements in Britain.

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