Deforestation and Colonial Rule Quiz
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What is the main cause of deforestation as mentioned in the text?

  • The demand for food (correct)
  • The desire to clear forests for aesthetic purposes
  • The overpopulation of wildlife in the forests
  • The need for more land for housing
  • Why did the British view forests as unproductive land?

  • Forests were thought to be unsuitable for agricultural produce.
  • They believed that forests yielded no revenue. (correct)
  • The British wanted to preserve the natural habitat of wildlife.
  • British industries had no use for forest products.
  • What was the purpose behind setting up the Indian Forest Service and formulating the Indian Forest Act of 1865?

  • To establish wildlife reserves in India
  • To prevent local people from using forests
  • To facilitate trading of forest products
  • To promote sustainable forestry practices (correct)
  • What was the primary reason for the disappearance of oak forests in England?

    <p>Demand for timber supply for the shipbuilding industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern of the forest officials about shifting cultivation?

    <p>The difficulty in calculating taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did colonial foresters discourage shifting cultivation?

    <p>It led to a high risk of forest fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the forest laws forbidding villagers from hunting in the forests?

    <p>To maintain the exclusivity of hunting as a big sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the colonial influence have on trade in forest products?

    <p>It brought complete government regulation of trade in forest products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many pastoral communities lose their means of livelihood under the colonial influence?

    <p>Because they were prohibited from accessing forest resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggered the rebellion by forest communities in Bastar?

    <p>The imposition of new forest laws by the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

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