Which was a key feature of colonial commercial forestry?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Planting one tree species
Commercial forestry often replaced diverse natural forests with plantations of one valuable species, such as sal or teak, to increase timber output. It did not expand village rights. Exam tip: link “one species” with plantation forestry.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Planting one tree species
Why is this the correct answer?
Commercial forestry often replaced diverse natural forests with plantations of one valuable species, such as sal or teak, to increase timber output. It did not expand village rights. Exam tip: link “one species” with plantation forestry.
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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