How could shortage of fuel and fodder due to deforestation affect the rural economy?

Correct answer: Both animal husbandry and household life could become difficult

The direct answer is A: both animal husbandry and household life could become difficult. Rural families needed fuelwood for cooking and heating, while cattle and other animals needed fodder. Deforestation reduced nearby supplies, so people might have to walk farther, spend more time collecting resources, buy them, or keep fewer animals. Fewer animals could mean less milk, manure, and support for farming, while fuel scarcity could make cooking and daily work harder. Option A is correct because it covers both domestic and pastoral effects. Option B is wrong because animal numbers do not automatically increase when fodder becomes scarce. Option C is wrong because households still need fuel; cutting forests does not remove that need. Option D is wrong because markets do not provide fodder free of cost, and access may be difficult. The fact chain is: forest loss, less fuel and fodder, greater time or expense, and weaker rural livelihoods. Memory cue: fuel affects the home; fodder affects livestock.