Select the wrong statement.
(a) Forests provide a variety of products
(b) Forests have greater plant diversity
(c) Forests do not conserve soil
(d) Forests conserve water
(c)
Forests are the major sites for the conservation of soil. The roots of trees firmly hold the soil particles to protect them from flowing away. The humus is more abundant in the soil of forests.
Forests provide a variety of products, e.g., timber, paper, etc. They have greater plant diversity as different types of plants are naturally present. Forests also help in the conservation of water.
Hence, option (c) is correct.