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Forest Society and Colonialism — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesForest Society and Colonialism3 Marks
Question
Give the reason behind fast disappearing diversity between 1700 and 1995.
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Answer

Between 1700 and 1995, the period of industrialisation, 13.9 million sq km of forest or 9.3 per cent of the world’s total area was cleared for industrial uses, cultivation, pastures and fuel wood.

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