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Write true or false for the following statements:

Destruction of forests has little or no effect on the quality of soil and the source of water.

False

Destruction of forests leads to soil erosion where the top fertile soil is removed causing great effect on quality of soil. It reduces rainfall thus affecting water bodies.


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The environment is only regarded as a pristine collection of plants and animals.

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The kind of economic and social development we want will ultimately determine whether the environment will be conserved or further destroyed.

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The Chipko Andolan was started in Khejrali village near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

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Participation of the local people can indeed lead to the efficient management of forests.