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Class 9HistoryForest Society and ColonialismThe Rise of Commercial ForestryMediumLevel 52

Which situation encouraged the British to take more timber from India?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shortage of oak forests in Britain and need for shipbuilding

Timber shortage in Britain made Indian forests an imperial resource. Exam tip: connect domestic shortage with colonial exploitation.

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What is the correct answer to this question?

Shortage of oak forests in Britain and need for shipbuilding

Why is this the correct answer?

Timber shortage in Britain made Indian forests an imperial resource. Exam tip: connect domestic shortage with colonial exploitation.

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.

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