FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRIBALS ARE TODAY LIVING TODAY A BETTER LIFE COMPARED TO THEIR LIFE DURING BRITISH RULE
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The British enforced the Forest Act of 1865 and 1878 and established monopoly over the forested land. The tribals lost their agricultural land and were turned into landless and bonded laborers. Restrictions were imposed on the use of forest produce which led to complete loss of livelihood of tribals.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British described the tribal people as wild and savage. The tribal chiefs got land titles in central India under the British land settlements.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. (a) The British described the tribal people as wild and savage.
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