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How was the colonial view of forests as resources different from the local view?

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Correct answer: The colonial view focused on profit and commercial use, whereas the local view focused on livelihood and daily needs

Colonial rulers viewed forests mainly as sources of timber, railway sleepers, shipbuilding material and revenue. Local communities, in contrast, depended on forests for fuel, fodder, food, medicines, grazing and small-scale cultivation. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because the main aim of colonial forest policy was commercial control and profit, not wildlife conservation alone. Exam tip: clearly contrast colonial commercial interests with local livelihood needs.

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