Question

Planting of trees on barren land is called

• A. Agroforestry
• B. Afforestation
• C. Reforestation
• D. Deforestation

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Afforestation

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Afforestation is the process of planting trees in areas that had no prior forest cover.
2. It helps in converting barren land into forest land.
3. It makes soil fertile and provides shelter to wildlife.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. It is the combined name given to the system of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants being grown in pastureland.
2. It is the process of mixing forestry with agriculture.

Option C:

1. Reforestation is the process of planting new trees.
2. It is done to combat deforestation and replenish lost forest lands.

Option D:

1. Deforestation is the process of the deliberate cutting of trees.
2. It leads to clearing up forest lands increasing the greenhouse effect.

Final answer: Planting of trees on barren land is called afforestation.