Question

Select the incorrect statement regarding forests and wildlife.

• A. Forests provide variety of products
• B. Forests have great plant diversity
• C. Forests do not conserve soil
• D. Forests conserve water

Answer 1

The correct option is C Forests do not conserve soil

Forests conserve water by intercepting rain on its canopy to a large extent. It also reduces water runoff and thus facilitates percolation of water in ground. Forest have great bio-diversity and provides varieties of products like herbs, fruits, timber etc. Forests also act as an obstruction for winds.