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Why is it insufficient to explain deforestation only by population growth?

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Correct answer: Because colonial revenue policies, railways, shipbuilding, plantations and market demands also increased forest loss

Population pressure was not the only force behind deforestation. Colonial governments expanded cultivation for land revenue, used timber for railway tracks and shipbuilding, and cleared large areas for plantations such as tea and coffee. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A wrongly treats a single cause as sufficient, whereas deforestation was linked to several economic demands and colonial policies. Exam tip: in history MCQs, test options containing words such as “only” or “solely” against the wider context.

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DeforestationColonial ForestryForest Society And ColonialismPopulation GrowthRailwaysPlantationsColonial RevenueWhy Deforestation?

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