Which three human activities are responsible for the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain. -SST 10th

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(i) Large scale development projects like river valley projects have submerged large tracts of forest. For instance, Narmada Sagar project in M.P. would inundate 40,000 hectares of forest. (ii) Mining is another important factor for depletion of flora and fauna. (iii) Major factors behind depletion of flora and fauna are grazing and fuel-wood collection.

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