Podcast
Questions and Answers
What was the primary reason for the clearance of forests in India during the colonial period?
What was the primary reason for the clearance of forests in India during the colonial period?
- To make way for tea, coffee, and rubber plantations
- To meet the growing demand for commercial crops like jute, sugar, wheat, and cotton
- To supply the required quantities of timber for railway tracks
- To improve land for agricultural purposes as the population grew (correct)
What was the impact of railways on forests in India during the 19th century?
What was the impact of railways on forests in India during the 19th century?
- Railways led to the conservation of forests
- Railways had no significant impact on the forests
- Railways caused the expansion of forested areas
- Trees started falling as the railway tracks spread through India (correct)
What was the colonial state's perception of forests in the early 19th century?
What was the colonial state's perception of forests in the early 19th century?
- Forests were considered unproductive (correct)
- Forests were believed to have spiritual significance
- Forests were seen as essential for environmental conservation
- Forests were valued for their biodiversity
What was the purpose of exploring forest resources in India by search parties sent from England in the 19th century?
What was the purpose of exploring forest resources in India by search parties sent from England in the 19th century?
What led to the disappearance of large areas of natural forests in India during the colonial period?
What led to the disappearance of large areas of natural forests in India during the colonial period?
What was the consequence of hunting under colonial rule in India?
What was the consequence of hunting under colonial rule in India?
What forest products were traded by Adivasi communities in India during the medieval period?
What forest products were traded by Adivasi communities in India during the medieval period?
Who rebelled against the changes imposed on forest communities?
Who rebelled against the changes imposed on forest communities?
What was the impact of forest laws on hunting in the past?
What was the impact of forest laws on hunting in the past?
How was forest trade regulated in India during the medieval period?
How was forest trade regulated in India during the medieval period?
