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Deforestation may reduce the chances of

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  1. Rainfall

  2. Frequent cyclones

  3. Erosion of surface soil

  4. Frequent land slides

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation is the process of cutting or removal of forest to fulfill the need of the population. It has many negative impacts on the environment such as loss of species, soil erosion and reduces rainfall. The tree absorbs water from soil for photosynthesis and produces water vapor that is released into the atmosphere which in turn causes rainfall. If there will be less number of the tree then rainfall will also decrease. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

If we remove half of the forest cover of earth, what kind of crisis will occur?

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  1. Many species would become extinct.

  2. Population, pollution and ecological imbalance will rise.

  3. Energy crisis will commence.

  4. The remaining forest will cause imbalance.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forests occupy more than 30 percent of Earth's land surface and account for 50 percent of plant productivity. Therefore 45% of the carbon stored on land is tied up in forests. Further, these being the dominant terrestrial ecosystem, the forest account for 75% of the gross primary productivity of the Earth's biosphere and 80% of the plant biomass. Removing half the forest cover, will not only bring in an increase in the population of human beings and other living organisms but will also bring about increased pollution and a great ecological imbalance.

Recurrence of floods in the plains of North India is due to excessive

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  1. Siltation of dams

  2. Rainfall

  3. Agriculture

  4. Deforestation in catchment area

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Floods are common in north India because of excessive deforestation in the catchment areas. Roots of the trees keep the soil together and drain the extra water into the underground water reservoir. Due to deforestation (cutting down of the trees), the soil is no longer able to hold or drain the excess water thus leading to floods. 

In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of floods in the plains of northern India because

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  1. There has been an increase in annual rainfall

  2. The rate of silting of darns has gone up

  3. There has been increased deforestation in the catchment areas

  4. Increased areas of land is being self cultivated

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Correct Option: C

Deforestation is the major causal agent of

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  1. Depletion of natural resources

  2. Environmental pollution

  3. Desertification of habitat

  4. Genetic erosion

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Deforestation leads to erosion of top fertile layer of the soil, it also depletes the soil of decomposing microorganisms and thus humus. Absence of humus makes the soil dry i.e, its water holding capacity is decreases. So no vegetation grows in the soil, further depleting the condition of the soil leading to desert like condition. Hence, also called desertification
So, the correct answer is 'Desertification of habitat'

Which one is not a natural factor for causing soil erosion?

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  1. Gullying

  2. Clips

  3. Rilling

  4. Deforestation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soil erosion is the process of weathering of top layer of soil either due to natural factor or artificial factor. The natural factors are called as erosion agents. These include water, wind, ice. Water produces 4 types of erosion, namely splash erosion, sheet erosion, rill erosion, and gully erosion. Gully erosion occurs due to drainage of soil by surface water runoff. Rilling erosion is the erosion due to concentrated water running through little streamlets. Deforestation is the artificial or man-made factor for causing soil erosion.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Deforestation.'

Planting of trees, shrubs and others in between crop plants for stabilisation of soil is

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  1. Taungya

  2. Social forestry

  3. Production plantation

  4. Agroforestry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Agroforestry is the planting of trees, shrubs, and others in between crop plants.
  • Advantages of agroforestry practices include Increased crop production and economic gain. Soil conservation and improved soil quality. Sequestration of atmospheric carbon.
  • Hence Planting of trees, shrubs, and others in between crop plants for stabilization of soil is Agroforestry.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Agroforestry'.

Decreased rainfall in northern areas is due to

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  1. Changes in sun

  2. Global phenomenon

  3. Deforestation in catchment areas

  4. Deforestation in evaporating area near equator

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to irregular water cycle, as a result there is decreased rainfall, deforestation in catchment areas is the main resaon behind the decreased reainfall in northern region.

So, the correct option is 'Deforestation in catchment areas'.

Deforestation does not lead to

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  1. Quick nutrient cycling

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Alteration of local weather conditions

  4. Destruction of natural habitat of wild animals

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to soil erosion, alteration of local weather conditions, destruction of natural habitat of wild animals, but it does not lead quick nutrient cycling

So, the correct answer is 'Quick nutrient cycling'

Afforestation in relation to urban development is component of

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  1. Social forestry

  2. Integrated forest development

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Fuel forestry

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest. The term should not be confused with reforestation, which is the process of specifically planting native trees into a forest that has decreasing numbers of trees.
  • Hence Afforestation in relation to urban(cities) development is a component of Integrated forest development.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Integrated forest development'.