Which one of the following is not an ill effect of deforestation?

Decrease in the availability of useful forest products

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Decrease in carbon dioxide level

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Increase in pollution due to burning of wood

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Lowering of water table

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Solution

The correct option is B Decrease in carbon dioxide level
Deforestation is the removal or deterioration of forest areas. It leads to the habitat destruction of animals and plants, increased soil erosion and pollution, increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, lowering of the water table, etc.

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