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UPSC Prelims 1989 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Deforestation results in (1) Flora destruction (2) Fauna destruction (3) Ecological disbalance
- (a) 1, 2 & 3
- (b) 1 & 2
- (c) 1 & 3
- (d) 2 & 3
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 1, 2 & 3
Deforestation destroys plants, animals and the ecological balance.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Leaves out the ecological imbalance.
(c) Leaves out the loss of animals.
(d) Leaves out the loss of plants.
The trap
None.
🔒 Deforestation → habitat loss, soil erosion, floods, altered rainfall, CO₂ release.
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