What weakness of colonial valuation is shown by giving less importance to pastoral use under Wasteland Rules?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Treating mobile and seasonal uses as revenue-poor
A is correct. Colonial officials often valued land mainly through settled cultivation and regular land revenue. As a result, mobile and seasonal grazing by pastoralists was treated as less productive or even wasteful, although it was essential to pastoral livelihoods. Option B is incorrect because colonial rule did not reject cultivation; it privileged it. Exam tip: In questions on Wasteland Rules, look for the colonial preference for settled agriculture and revenue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
Treating mobile and seasonal uses as revenue-poor
Why is this the correct answer?
A is correct. Colonial officials often valued land mainly through settled cultivation and regular land revenue. As a result, mobile and seasonal grazing by pastoralists was treated as less productive or even wasteful, although it was essential to pastoral livelihoods. Option B is incorrect because colonial rule did not reject cultivation; it privileged it. Exam tip: In questions on Wasteland Rules, look for the colonial preference for settled agriculture and revenue.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Colonial Rule and Pastoral Life.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
