What was the most serious impact of treating forests as state property?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Customary rights became dependent on government permission
The idea of state property weakened older community rights. Exam tip: link change of ownership with loss of rights.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Customary rights became dependent on government permission
Why is this the correct answer?
The idea of state property weakened older community rights. Exam tip: link change of ownership with loss of rights.
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.