Among the options listed, urbanization is not typically considered a direct impact of deforestation in India. Urbanization refers to the process of population growth and the development of cities, which can have various environmental and social consequences. While deforestation may indirectly contribute to urbanization by creating land available for urban development, it is not considered a direct impact of deforestation itself.

On the other hand, the other options listed—drying of water resources in mountains, loss of biodiversity, and soil erosion—are recognized as significant impacts of deforestation in India. Deforestation can lead to reduced water retention in forests, which can result in the drying of water resources in mountains. It also contributes to the loss of biodiversity by destroying habitats and disrupting ecosystems. Additionally, deforestation often leads to increased soil erosion, as the removal of trees reduces the protective cover for the soil and increases its vulnerability to erosion by wind and water.