Question

Which of the following was the reason for forests disappearing near railway tracks?

• A. Wood was used to make railway sleepers.
• B. 'Scorched earth' policy of imperial troops
• C. Indiscriminate exploitation by tribals
• D. Indiscriminate cutting of trees by contractors

Answer 1

The correct option is D Indiscriminate cutting of trees by contractors

As the railway tracks spread through India, a larger and larger number of trees were felled. The government gave out contracts to individuals to supply the required quantities. These contractors began cutting trees indiscriminately. Forests around the railway tracks fast started disappearing.