British Colonial Impact on Indian Forests

Shifting cultivation was banned by the British colonial government because:

Which of the following best defines deforestation?

• Planting new trees in a forest

• Destruction of forests by human activities

• Conservation of wildlife habitats

• None of the above

The Indian Forest Act of 1865 aimed to:

• Promote unrestricted access to forest resources

• Preserve forests for sustainable use

• Eliminate forest-based industries

• None of the above

The demand for timber from oak forests in England led to:

• Conservation efforts in India

• Massive deforestation in India

• Preservation of Indian forests

• None of the above

Scientific forestry introduced by the British in India focused primarily on:

• Maintaining diverse tree species

• Expanding agricultural lands

• Maximizing timber production

• None of the above

Who was appointed as the first Inspector General of Forests in India by the British?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Dietrich Brandis

• Subhash Chandra Bose

Which organization did Dietrich Brandis establish to advance forestry research in India?

• Indian Forest Service

• Imperial Forest Research Institute

• Forest Conservation Committee

• None of the above

The prohibition of hunting under forest laws primarily affected forest communities by:

• Promoting wildlife conservation

• Disrupting traditional practices

• Encouraging hunting as a sport

• None of the above

Which industry caused large-scale clearing of natural forests in India during British rule?

• Textile manufacturing

• Tea, coffee, and rubber plantations

• Mining operations

• None of the above

How did the categorization of forests impact local communities?

• It empowered them with greater access to resources

• It restricted their access to certain forest areas

• It promoted sustainable forest management

• None of the above