Q. Which among the following is/are the after-effect(s) of deforestation Increased run-off leading to soil erosion Recharging of ground-water table Flash floods Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: 1 and 3
Notes: Deforestation leads to decrease in ground water as the water will not be hold by soil anymore. The trees help in recharging of ground water. It also leads to flash floods as the surface runoff increases.

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