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Forest Society and Colonialism — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesForest Society and Colonialism1 Mark
MCQ
Colonial rulers considered forests as wilderness and unproductive because:
  • A
    The forests are not fit for habitation.
  • B
    Forests only have wild grown trees.
  • ✓
    Forests did not yield revenue to enhance income of the state.
  • D
    Forests are full of wild animals.
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Answer

Correct option: C.
Forests did not yield revenue to enhance income of the state.
The colonial rulers considered forests as unproductive because They considered cultivated lands as sign of progress and not nature in its natural self. Forests were considered to be wilderness which was of no use to humans. Needed forests in order to build ships and railways.

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