If the forest cover is reduced to half, what is most likely

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If the forest cover is reduced to half, what is most likely to happen on a long term basis?

1. Tribals living in these areas will starve to death
2. Cattle in these and adjoining areas will die due to lack of fodder
3. Large areas will become deserts
4. Crop breeding programmes will suffer due to a reduced availability of variety of germplasm

Correct Option: C

If the forest cover is reduced to half, large areas will become deserts.