What was the long-term significance of the Indian Forest Act of 1865?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It gave legal basis to government authority over forests
The 1865 Act strengthened the legal beginning of forest control. Exam tip: link it with the growth of state authority.
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It gave legal basis to government authority over forests
Why is this the correct answer?
The 1865 Act strengthened the legal beginning of forest control. Exam tip: link it with the growth of state authority.
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.