Question

Rohit and his classmates after learning about deforestation and its adverse effects, decided to conserve forests. What steps should be taken by them?

• A. Replacing already existing green plants with orchards
• B. Planting trees in nearby areas
• C. Spread awareness about social forestry and its benefits
• D. Rehabitation of tribal in their own houses

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Planting trees in nearby areas
C Spread awareness about social forestry and its benefits

$\bullet$ Deforestation refers to the cutting down of trees on a large scale.

Some steps can be taken which helps in increasing the number of trees and conservation of forests like:
$\bullet$ Planting trees in nearby areas
$\bullet$ Planting two trees for each one being cut by the industrialists
$\bullet$ Spreading awareness about social forestry

Social forestry is the plantation of trees by local people with the help of the government.