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Class 9HistoryForest Society and ColonialismWhy Deforestation?Easy
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Why did demand for timber from forests increase under British rule?

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Correct answer: For railway sleepers and ships

The expansion of railways required large quantities of timber for sleepers, and strong timber was also used in shipbuilding. These uses increased demand for forest wood.

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  1. 1What is the simple meaning of deforestation?
  2. 2What was cleared to expand cultivation in the colonial period?
  3. 3Under British rule, what wooden material was needed under railway tracks?
  4. 4What did Britain seek from India for shipbuilding?
  5. 5After oak forests in England declined, where did the British look for timber?
  6. 6What effect did railway expansion have on forests?
  7. 7How did the colonial government view forests?
  8. 8What was done for plantations like tea and coffee?
  9. 9What effect did rubber plantations have on forests?
  10. 10What happened to the demand for food as the population increased?
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