9th Class Social Science Nature Vegetation & Wildlife Question Bank Short Answer Type - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

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    Why it is necessary to increase land under forests in India?

    Answer:

                    
    It is necessary to increase the area under forests because :
    (a) At present about 21% of the total area is under forests whereas the scientific norm is about 33%. Hence, we need to increase the area under forests.
    (b) Forests provide natural habitat to wildlife.
    (c) The numerous forest products are wood. gum, wood-pulp, resin and herbs etc.   
    (d) Indirectly forests conserve both water and soil, control floods, check air pollution and help to maintain the ecological balance.
     


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