With what argument did Surontiko Samin challenge state ownership of forests?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The state had not created earth, water, wood and air
Surontiko Samin opposed state control of forests by arguing that the state had not created the earth, water, wood or air, so it could not claim exclusive ownership of these natural resources. Option B states the opposite and is historically incorrect. Exam tip: remember the Samin movement as local resistance to colonial forest control in Java.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The state had not created earth, water, wood and air
Why is this the correct answer?
Surontiko Samin opposed state control of forests by arguing that the state had not created the earth, water, wood or air, so it could not claim exclusive ownership of these natural resources. Option B states the opposite and is historically incorrect. Exam tip: remember the Samin movement as local resistance to colonial forest control in Java.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Forest Transformations in Java.
