Consider the following statements- Assertion (A)

Solution

The loss of forest cover in India has been directly related to India's demographic transition, as the pressure on forest cover increases due to population growth. Forest areas are cut down due to agriculture, housing, urbanization, industry etc. There is often a negative relationship between forest area and population growth. In general, forest areas are negatively affected with population growth in developing countries, while this is not the case in developed countries. Due to environmental awareness and sensitivity towards forest areas, an increase in forest areas is often seen in developed countries. However, population growth in most of the countries adversely affects the forest area.