Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions. Certain words/phrases are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Why does the author say that rural women's relationship with forests is complex?

• A. Dependence forces them to extract and also have concern for conservation.
• B. If they protect forests, their livelihood is severely affected.
• C. Poor women have been excluded from forest management.
• D. They cannot be asked to restore forests which are critical for them.
• E. Greener forests do not meet the requirement of firewood.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Dependence forces them to extract and also have concern for conservation.

The author says this because dependence forces them to extract and also have concern for conservation.