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Class 9HistoryForest Society and ColonialismWhy Deforestation?Hard
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Why did the British seek Indian timber for shipbuilding?

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Correct answer: Oak forests in England were declining, creating a need for strong shipbuilding timber

The correct answer is D. As oak forests in England declined, the British faced a shortage of timber for ships and turned to forests in India for suitable 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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