Destruction of forests has little or no effect on the quality of soil and the source of water.

Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the concept of biodiversity.
$(i)$ Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area.
$(ii)$ Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area.
$(iii)$ Biodiversity is greater in a forest.
$(iv)$ Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area.

The Chipko Andolan was started in Khejrali village near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Which of the following activities in a forest is not harmful to the environment?

State long-term perspectives of management of natural resources.

The most rapidly dwindling natural resource in the world is