What happened to local ecological knowledge when forests were linked to the imperial economy?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It was often given less importance because colonial science and market demand became dominant
Local knowledge was placed below formal science. Exam tip: notice inequality of knowledge.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It was often given less importance because colonial science and market demand became dominant
Why is this the correct answer?
Local knowledge was placed below formal science. Exam tip: notice inequality of knowledge.
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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