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How did calling forests waste land legitimise deforestation under colonial rule?
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Correct answer: It justified converting forests into cultivated and revenue yielding land
The waste land idea made forest clearing appear like development. Exam tip: write colonial viewpoint and revenue motive together.
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It justified converting forests into cultivated and revenue yielding land
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The waste land idea made forest clearing appear like development. Exam tip: write colonial viewpoint and revenue motive together.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Why Deforestation?.
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