Question

Planting of trees on barren land is called
A) Afforestation
B) Reforestation
C) Deforestation
D) Agroforestry

Answer 1

Barren lands are the land where no vegetation exists. Barren lands are more prone to soil erosion. Plantation of trees on barren land can prevent soil erosion and also can provide us valuable forest products.

Complete answer:
To answer this question, we must know about the soil conservation methods.
Soil conservation is the method to protect the top layer of soil by erosion or reduced fertility by acidification. The soil erosion can be prevented by planting more trees. This can be brought about by-
Afforestation- it is the process of planting trees in a barren land which is totally devoid of any vegetation. The aim of this method is to create forest. Forests maintain the ecological balance of nature. It leads to the production of new forest.
Reforestation- It is the process of planting trees to the area where the number of trees are decreasing or restoring an already existing forest.
Deforestation- It is the process of cutting down forests. It is done by clearing a forest for setting up industries or cities.
Agroforestry-It is the management of trees, agricultural crops and livestock on the same land. It leads to productive agriculture.

The correct answer is (A). Planting of trees on a barren land is called Afforestation.

Note: Both afforestation and reforestation aims in conservation of forest. Several government and non-government organisations are working in order to establish the forest. This forest cover will provide oxygen, bring rain and also help in maintaining biodiversity.