How is the contradiction of state gain and local loss visible in commercial forestry?
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Correct answer: The state gained a regulated supply of timber and revenue, while local people's forest uses were restricted
Under commercial forestry, the colonial state reserved or protected forests to secure a regular timber supply and earn revenue. At the same time, local communities faced restrictions on customary uses such as grazing, collecting fuelwood, hunting, and shifting cultivation. Thus, option C shows both state gain and local loss. Options A and B wrongly suggest that state control ended. Exam tip: link ‘timber and revenue for the state’ with ‘restrictions on customary rights of communities.’
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The state gained a regulated supply of timber and revenue, while local people's forest uses were restricted
Why is this the correct answer?
Under commercial forestry, the colonial state reserved or protected forests to secure a regular timber supply and earn revenue. At the same time, local communities faced restrictions on customary uses such as grazing, collecting fuelwood, hunting, and shifting cultivation. Thus, option C shows both state gain and local loss. Options A and B wrongly suggest that state control ended. Exam tip: link ‘timber and revenue for the state’ with ‘restrictions on customary rights of communities.’
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.
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