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What analysis emerges when forests are seen as both revenue source and livelihood source?

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Correct answer: Conflict between colonial interests and the interests of local communities

The colonial government viewed forests as a source of revenue through timber, railway sleepers, and other forest products. Local communities, however, depended on forests for fuel, fodder, food, grazing, and minor forest produce. This created a conflict between commercial state use and livelihood needs of communities. Option B is incorrect because forest laws often restricted local rights. Exam tip: mention both the state’s revenue interest and people’s dependence on forests in such answers.

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Forest SocietyColonialismDeforestationForest RevenueLocal LivelihoodsColonial Forest PolicyWhy Deforestation?Why Deforestation

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