How should forest surveys and mapping be understood in the relation between resource knowledge and power?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: They increased the state's ability to calculate, mark and control forests
Measurement and maps became tools of rule. Exam tip: treat knowledge not only as information but also as power.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
They increased the state's ability to calculate, mark and control forests
Why is this the correct answer?
Measurement and maps became tools of rule. Exam tip: treat knowledge not only as information but also as power.
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.