What is the major cause of forest degradation, according to the text?

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• According to the text, what percentage of forest fires in India are man-made?
• The text mentions that forest fires disturb the 'bio-diversity and the ecology and environment of a region'. Which of the following best explains the meaning of 'biodiversity' in this context?
• The text highlights the importance of 'Joint Forest Fire Management' for fire prevention. What does this approach primarily aim to achieve?
• How does the text suggest that the 'growing human and cattle population' contributes to the increase in forest fires?
• The text mentions the need for 'forest fuel modification' as a fire management strategy. What does this strategy involve?
• The text refers to 'remote sensing technology' as a tool for fire detection. How does remote sensing help in detecting forest fires?
• Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of forest fires?
• Which of the following is a human-related cause of forest fires?
• Which of these is NOT a cause of floods mentioned in the text?
• Which of the following is NOT a major cause of landslides?