What colonial thinking is shown by British officials calling forests waste land?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Seeing forests as useful only when they produced revenue
The waste land idea justified turning forests into fields and income. Exam tip: remember the revenue view.
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Seeing forests as useful only when they produced revenue
Why is this the correct answer?
The waste land idea justified turning forests into fields and income. Exam tip: remember the revenue view.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Why Deforestation?.
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