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Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in Nepal?
AAfforestation programs
BIndustrialization and urbanization
COver-reliance on firewood for cooking
DStrict forest laws
✓ Correct Answer: C — Over-reliance on firewood for cooking
In many rural parts of Nepal, wood remains the primary source of energy for cooking and heating.
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