What administrative benefit did the idea of forest offence give the colonial state?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Power to restrict and punish local uses through law
Declaring offences brought traditional uses under legal control. Exam tip: connect offence and authority.
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Power to restrict and punish local uses through law
Why is this the correct answer?
Declaring offences brought traditional uses under legal control. Exam tip: connect offence and authority.
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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