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(B) Deforestation leads to a reduction in the number of trees that absorb $CO_2$ through photosynthesis,thereby increasing the concentration of $CO_2$

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(B) Deforestation leads to a reduction in the number of trees that absorb $CO_2$ through photosynthesis,thereby increasing the concentration of $CO_2$ in the atmosphere,which contributes to global warming.Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere,leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming.$CO_2$,methane $(CH_4)$,$CFCs$,and nitrous oxide $(N_2O)$ are the primary greenhouse gases.While both statements are scientifically true,the Reason does not directly explain why deforestation causes global warming; it merely lists other greenhouse gases. Therefore,the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Environment Act	$(1)$ $1974$
$(b)$ The Air Act	$(2)$ $1987$
$(c)$ The Water Act	$(3)$ $1986$
$(d)$ Amendment in The Air Act	$(4)$ $1981$

Assertion: Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming.
Reason: Besides $CO_2$,two other gases,methane $(CH_4)$ and $CFCs$,are also included under greenhouse gases.

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Environment Act $(1)$ $1974$
$(b)$ The Air Act $(2)$ $1987$
$(c)$ The Water Act $(3)$ $1986$
$(d)$ Amendment in The Air Act $(4)$ $1981$

Assertion: Eutrophication shows an increase in productivity in water.
Reason: With increasing eutrophication,the diversity of the phytoplankton increases.

The $CO_2$ content of the atmosphere has increased in the last $150$ years from:

Provide the full names for the following abbreviations:
$(i)$ $JFM$
$(ii)$ $CPCB$

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Assertion: Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming.Reason: Besides $CO_2$,two other gases,methane $(CH_4)$ and $CFCs$,are also included under greenhouse gases.