ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Deforestation is removal of forested land. Trees are removed on a large scale for the facilitation of human activities. It is majorly done for commercial purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -deforestation, the clearing or thinning of forests by humans. Deforestation represents one of the largest issues in global land use. Estimates of deforestation traditionally are based on the area of forest cleared for human use, including removal of the trees for wood products and for croplands and grazing lands.

Detailed explanation-3: -C)AFFORESTATION: Afforestation is the process of planting trees or sowing seeds in human land to create a forest . Restoration of plants and animals for the next generation. Afforestation prevents soil erosion and stabilizes climate change . Thus, the correct answer is Deforestation i.e, option ‘A’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Felling involves cutting the standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either standing or downed trees. Bucking is the process of cutting the downed tree into appropriate lengths.

Detailed explanation-5: -Afforestation: It is the process of planting trees on a large scale.