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UPSC Prelims 1986 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Massive deforestation causes
- (a) Soil erosion
- (b) Famine
- (c) Floods
- (d) None of these
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Soil erosion
Without roots and cover, soil erosion is the direct, immediate result.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Famine is a distant, indirect effect.
(c) Floods increase, but through erosion and runoff.
The trap
Floods and famine are real results — but indirect ones.
🔒 Direct effect of losing tree cover: soil erosion → silting → floods.
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