Q- What were the main causes of Deforestation in India during the British rule?
Answer- The main causes of Deforestation in India during the British rule are as follows:
1. The British thought the forests were unproductive. They were of the view that space covered with forests could be used for cultivation which could fetch them revenue and enhance the income of the state also.
2. The British encouraged the production of commercial crops such as jute, cotton, wheat, sugar e.t.c. . The production of food grains we needed for feed the growing urban population and raw material was required for British industries in Britain.