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Question 42 Decision Making 2020 Medium MCQ +1.00 marks · -0.25 negative

A powerful, intelligent king Vanamali once ruled over an ancient kingdom, Vanarajya. The kingdom was known for its high mountains and sprawling plains, and ninety percent of its land was under forest cover. Trade in forest produce was the mainstay of its economy, supported by…

The increasing prosperity of the plains people tempted those in the mountains to divert forest land for agriculture. Vanamali was afraid that expansion of agriculture would result in deforestation of the mountains. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for Vanamali to conserve the mountain forest?

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