Why did the Forest Department start surveying and mapping forests?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: To organise timber resources and control
Surveys helped the state control forest quantity and use. Exam tip: link surveying with administrative control.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To organise timber resources and control
Why is this the correct answer?
Surveys helped the state control forest quantity and use. Exam tip: link surveying with administrative 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.