Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Tropical rain forests have disappeared mainly due to man’s activities. Due to overpopulation in countries like India, rain forests are cut to make space available for man to live and build houses. To build buildings and factories man has incessantly cut down trees. This has caused the depletion of rainforests.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Assertion : Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries such as India.
Reason : No value is attached to these forests because they are poor in biodiversity.
The correct answer is option C, which states that the assertion is true but the reason is false. Let's examine each statement separately to understand why this is the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries such as India.
This statement is true. Tropical rain forests are indeed disappearing at an alarming rate in developing countries like India. Deforestation, primarily for agricultural expansion, logging, and infrastructure development, has led to the loss of large areas of tropical rain forests. The demand for timber, agricultural land, and urbanization has accelerated the rate of deforestation, resulting in the loss of valuable ecosystems.
Reason (R): No value is attached to these forests because they are poor in biodiversity.
This statement is false. Tropical rain forests are known to be extremely rich in biodiversity. They are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which are endemic and found nowhere else on Earth. These forests provide habitat for numerous endangered species and play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance. Additionally, tropical rain forests also provide a range of ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, climate regulation, and water cycle regulation.
Explanation:
The reason provided does not correctly explain the assertion. The high biodiversity of tropical rain forests makes them extremely valuable from both ecological and economic perspectives. They are often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth" due to their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis. The loss of these forests has significant consequences for global climate change, loss of species, and disruption of ecosystems.
Therefore, while the assertion is true, the reason provided is false. Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries like India, but it is not because they are poor in biodiversity. Rather, it is due to factors such as deforestation driven by agricultural expansion, logging, and infrastructure development.