If trees are planted in a conservation area but water and protection from grazing are not provided, what may happen?

Plantation success may become weak

Planting trees is only the beginning of successful restoration or conservation. Young plants need sufficient water to establish roots, and they must be protected from grazing animals, trampling, fire, weeds, and other damage. Without care, many seedlings may dry out or be eaten before they grow into healthy trees. Therefore, planting alone cannot guarantee improved habitat quality or complete conservation. Its success may become weak when essential support is absent.

The words “always,” “immediately,” and “definitely” make the first three statements too absolute and scientifically unsupported. Conservation requires follow-up maintenance and protection as well as planting. Hence option D is correct: plantation success may become weak.

This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife. Topic: Conservation.