Question

Statement 1: Deforestation is the only reason that affected wildlife.
Statement 2: Colonial India saw an increase in wildlife.

• A. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect.
• B. Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.
• C. Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
• D. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect.

Deforestation and colonial policies affected not just the tribals but wildlife as well. Excessive deforestation led to the loss of habitat for wildlife cause an ecological imbalance. But this was not the only reason. Hunting and poaching were sports for the British, and this created ecological imbalance as well. There were separate forests for hunting, and this led to excessive hunting and a decrease in wildlife.