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As the population rose, demand for railways and food increased.

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The above statement is true.
Food demand increased in tandem with population growth. Forests were cut down to create space for new agricultural areas. The colonial officials felt that clearing the trees would allow them to produce more food. Furthermore, woods were regarded as unproductive, to begin with, so they had few qualms about removing them in large numbers. Between 1880 and 1920, agricultural land increased by 6.7 million hectares. Agricultural expansions have undoubtedly contributed the most to deforestation. Railways were an important asset that was critical in preserving trade through the transportation of products and colonial dominance through the transportation of troops. Wood was required to lay the railway sleepers with increased need and demand.

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