From forest dwellers' viewpoint why was deforestation a livelihood crisis?

Correct answer: Because sources of food fuel fodder and minor produce reduced

The direct answer is A: sources of food, fuel, fodder and minor forest produce became reduced. Forest dwellers often depended on forests for daily survival, not merely for occasional help. They collected fruits, roots, leaves, honey and firewood; animals needed forest grazing, and some products could be sold. Step by step: deforestation removes trees; fewer trees mean fewer forest products; fewer products mean less food, fuel, fodder and income; therefore livelihood becomes insecure. A is correct because it identifies these connected resources. B is wrong because ships do not provide the ordinary forest livelihood described here. C is wrong because forest communities had a close economic and social relationship with forests. D is wrong because dependence did not immediately end; loss of forests created hardship and forced many people to seek other work. Remember: livelihood means the resources needed to live and earn.