Colonial Deforestation

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What was the primary intention behind the British wanting India to be the primary exporter of raw cotton?

  • To conserve the natural resources of India
  • To promote self-sufficiency in India
  • To supply raw materials for English industries (correct)
  • To reduce the demand for Indian agricultural products

What impact did the settlement of the British in India have on the rate of cultivation?

  • It fluctuated unpredictably
  • It decreased significantly
  • It increased manifold (correct)
  • It remained unchanged

What was a significant reason for the increase in deforestation during the British rule in India?

  • The need for more land to cultivate due to the increase in population (correct)
  • The establishment of forest conservation laws
  • The decrease in demand for agricultural products
  • The desire to preserve forests for future generations

What was the primary reason for the British wanting to export sugar, wheat, and barley from India?

<p>To feed the exploding population of Europe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of land was used for cultivation in the 1600s, as per the provided information?

<p>One-sixth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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