Which one of the following contributed to the growth of timber plantations?

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Natural forests were left untouched

Cultivated lands were not converted into timber plantations

Natural forests were cleared to make way for timber farming

Tribals were encouraged to settle in forest villages

answer is C.

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Natural forests were cleared to make way for timber farming, contributing to the growth of timber plantations. Timber plantations were not erected in place of the rich crop-producing fields. Instead, forest communities were cleared of tribal residents. Large areas of natural forests were also cut down to meet Europe's rising demand for tea, coffee, and rubber. The colonial government took control of the forests and sold enormous land areas to European plantation owners for cheap. As a result, extensive timber plantations replaced the native forest.

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