Pastoralists in the Modern World — Social Studies STD 9 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPastoralists in the Modern World3 Marks
Question
Give any three reasons why the British passed the Forest Laws.
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Answer
The forest laws were passed by the British for the following reasons:
They were worried that the use of the forests by the locals and reckless felling of trees would destroy the forests.
The British needed high quality timber for ship building and railway development. This wood according to the British was often harmed by practices like slash and burn agriculture.
They needed trees that could provide hard and durable wood so teak and sal trees were promoted while others were cut down.
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