DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
IMPORTANCE OF TREES IN SOCIETY
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Question
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The forest department cut trees freely to meet British war needs
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Cutting of trees was strictly prohibited for everyone, including the British
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More and more trees were planted to give employment to Indians
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In India, the forest department cut trees freely to meet British War needs. The British needed to strengthen their Navy and timber was needed to build warships.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Forests are affected by wars because forest products are used for fulfilling various needs and requirement during war. In the case of India, during the First World War and the Second World War the forest department cut trees freely to meet British war needs.
Detailed explanation-3: -They needed timber supply to build their ships in Britain. They needed timber to build railway sleepers and railway lines. They cleared out forests to make way for tea plantations. They wanted to conserve the forests and protect the Indian forest dwellers.