With reference to Bamboo plantations, consider the following statements:1.Bamboo plantations can reduce deforestation.2.Bamboo plantations can reclaim severely degraded sites and wastelands.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Bamboo plantations, consider the following statements:
1.Bamboo plantations can reduce deforestation.
2.Bamboo plantations can reclaim severely degraded sites and wastelands..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Both the statements are correct.

Source: PIB