Subject :NSO Class : Class 7
A large area of forest was cleared by burning. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the consequences of this activity?
(i) Increase in soil erosion as soil is directly exposed to wind and rain.
(ii) The land will have more fresh air as there are lesser trees to take in oxygen.
(iii) Wildlife will easily thrive in the cleared area because more space is available now.
(iv) New trees will grow faster and replace the burnt forest soon as the ash of the burnt trees will make the soil more fertile.
A (i) only
B (i) and (iv) only
C (i), (ii) and (iv) only
D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans 1:
Class : Class 9
I think the correct option is B since the explanation given is correct but ash can make the soil fertile as well which might help grow new trees to replace the old burnt ones. SOF please look into this.