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Q · Natural Vegetation of India and ISFR reportMedium · 45s
Which is the primary reason for the shrinking of tropical forests in India?
TopicNatural Vegetation of India and ISFR report
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Deforestation due to shifting cultivation, urbanization and agriculture expansion reduces tropical forests.
Final Answer: Option B — Urbanization and shifting cultivation