How did forest laws deeply affect rural daily life?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Their access to fuel, fodder, timber and other forest produce was restricted
Colonial forest laws brought forests under state control and restricted villagers’ customary rights to collect fuel, fodder, timber, fruits and other forest produce. This directly affected livestock rearing, household needs and livelihoods. Changes in irrigation facilities or grain prices were not direct effects of forest laws. Exam tip: mention both “access to forest produce” and “livelihood” in your answer.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Their access to fuel, fodder, timber and other forest produce was restricted
Why is this the correct answer?
Colonial forest laws brought forests under state control and restricted villagers’ customary rights to collect fuel, fodder, timber, fruits and other forest produce. This directly affected livestock rearing, household needs and livelihoods. Changes in irrigation facilities or grain prices were not direct effects of forest laws. Exam tip: mention both “access to forest produce” and “livelihood” in your answer.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: The Rise of Commercial Forestry.
