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Forest Society and Colonialism — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesForest Society and Colonialism3 Marks
Question
Define 'Blandongdiensten' system.
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Answer

The Dutch first imposed rents on land being cultivated in the forest and then exempted some villages from paying these rents, if they provided free labour and buffaloes for cutting and transporting timber. This system was known as Blandongdiensten system.

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