Question

The exhausted forest cover can be regained by

• A. Checking floods
• B. Preventing their use
• C. Planting more trees
• D. Cutting trees

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Planting more trees

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Forest cover decreases when trees are cut down.
2. When trees are cut, the roots are no longer there to hold the soil from soil erosion by floods.
3. By preventing their over use, we can conserve forests.
4. Therefore, the area under the forest can be regained or increased by planting more trees.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

By keeping a check on the floods, we can prevent soil erosion.

Option B:

The usage of forests and their products is not completely avoidable but can be used wisely to prevent over-usage.

Option D:

By cutting the trees, the area under the forest decreases, thus leading to deforestation.

Final answer: The exhausted forest cover can be regained by planting more trees.