Question

What do you understand by the term afforestation?

• A. Afforestation is the clearing of forests for agricultural purposes
• B. Afforestation is the planting of saplings and trees to increase forest cover.
• C. Afforestation is the felling of trees for development.
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Afforestation is the planting of saplings and trees to increase forest cover.

Afforestation is the planting of saplings, trees to increase forest cover. This is a measure taken to protect and conserve our environment from the harmful effects of pollution and human development.