What was the chief feature of colonial ‘scientific forestry’?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rows of a single tree species
Scientific forestry replaced diverse natural forests with orderly plantations of one species, such as teak or sal. Option B is the opposite approach. Exam tip: the clue “one species” usually points to scientific forestry.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Rows of a single tree species
Why is this the correct answer?
Scientific forestry replaced diverse natural forests with orderly plantations of one species, such as teak or sal. Option B is the opposite approach. Exam tip: the clue “one species” usually points to scientific forestry.
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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