What are the effects of afforestation?

There will be an increase in rainfall due to afforestation.

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There will be a reduction in pollution.

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Improvement in water levels of the groundwater.

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There will be loss of development

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Solution

The correct options are
A There will be an increase in rainfall due to afforestation.
B There will be a reduction in pollution.
C Improvement in water levels of the groundwater.
Afforestation will lead to many positive changes in the environment. There will be an improvement in groundwater levels, a reduction in pollution and conservation of wildlife habitats.

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Groundwater will not be depleted due to

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(b) thermal power plants
(c) loss of forest and decreased rainfall
(d) cropping of high water demanding crops

Question 19
Groundwater will not be depleted due to

(a) afforestation
(b) thermal power plants
(c) loss of forest and decreased rainfall
(d) cropping of high water demanding crops

Statement: Should all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies?

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I. Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes.
II. No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.
III. Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.
IV. No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels.

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(a) process of afforestation
(b) establishing thermal power plants
(c) process of deforestation
(d) cultivation of high yielding varieties of crops

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I. There will be no rain in recent future.
II. The people are ready to follow the advice of the civic authority.

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