FORESTRY
FOREST PROTECTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Oil exploration
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Dolomite mining in that area
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Iron ore mining
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Volcanic eruption in that area
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is dolomite mining. The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is threatened by the ongoing dolomite mining. Dolomite is a mineral found in various parts of Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. It is used extensively in steel making industry.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dolomite mining is done extensively in Buxa tiger reserve and it has resulted in loss of habitat for tiger population in West Bengal and resulted in the loss of their population.
Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal has been threatened by the loss of many species due to Mining. Forest depletion has a long history in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dolomite mining which was prevalent in the area stopped after Buxa became a tiger reserve.