Why did railway expansion make commercial forestry not only an economic but also an administrative issue?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because huge timber demand required forest surveys, control and rules
Railways increased timber demand and strengthened forest administration. Exam tip: remember the link between infrastructure and state control.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because huge timber demand required forest surveys, control and rules
Why is this the correct answer?
Railways increased timber demand and strengthened forest administration. Exam tip: remember the link between infrastructure and state control.
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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