Question

Which of the following is not a cause of deforestation?

• A. Planting trees
• B. Mining
• C. Industrialisation
• D. Urbanisation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Planting trees

Deforestation is defined as the removal of forests leading to several imbalances ecologically and environmentally which results in a decline in habitat and biodiversity. Urbanization, industrialisation, mining, fires, logging and agricultural activities are few causes of deforestation.
Planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees is afforestation.