What was the biggest flaw in the colonial idea of seeing forests as empty land?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It ignored local communities' economy and culture
Forests were linked with local livelihood and social life. Exam tip: do not treat forests as only groups of trees.
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It ignored local communities' economy and culture
Why is this the correct answer?
Forests were linked with local livelihood and social life. Exam tip: do not treat forests as only groups of trees.
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.