What are the reasons for the reduction of forest cover in the state?

Clearing of forest lands for agricultural development.

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Encroachment of forest lands.

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Massive felling.

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All of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above.
The forest cover is dwindling due to felling, encroachment, mining etc. Every year about one hundred sq kilometres of forests are lost in the state.

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What are the reasons for the reduction of forest cover in the state?

The correct option is D All of the above.The forest cover is dwindling due to felling, encroachment, mining etc. Every year about one hundred sq kilometres of forests are lost in the state.

The correct option is D All of the above.
The forest cover is dwindling due to felling, encroachment, mining etc. Every year about one hundred sq kilometres of forests are lost in the state.