Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

Trees are important as it has improved life by providing the necessities. Trees provide the foundation of life. They provide habitat to different species such as bees, birds, and squirrels. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, one of the essential needs of every living being. Despite their importance for survival, humans cut them down for paper, agriculture, building materials, and fuel.

Out of the options given below, select the one which doesn’t show the effects on the ecosystem caused if we cut down trees.

Large scale tree cutting can lead to deforestation

The destruction of trees encourages global warming.

Cutting trees can result in the loss of habitat for animal species.

Humans are indiscriminately harvesting forests for their needs.

With the elimination of forests, the fertile soil above the ground is lost.