Deforestation refers to

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(a)

planting of trees

(b)

cultivation of crops

(c)

disappearance of forests

(d)

depletion of forests

Why did colonists need durable timber?

1

(a)

To build ships for the Royal Navy

(b)

To construct bridges

(c)

For furniture

(d)

To build beautiful homes

The local name for shifting cultivation is SE Asia is:

1

(a)

Milpa

(b)

Podu

(c)

Lading

(d)

Nevad

Which of the following is a local name of shifting cultivation in Central America?

1

(a)

Lading

(b)

Milpa

(c)

Chena

(d)

Podu

Birsa Munda belonged to

1

(a)

Andra Pradesh

(b)

Maharashtra

(c)

Kanger

(d)

Chhotanagpur

Who among the following led the forest revolt in Bastar?

1

(a)

Siddhu

(b)

Birsa Munda

(c)

Kanu

(d)

Gunda Dhur

Java is famous for:

1

(a)

Rice production

(b)

Mining industries

(c)

Huge production

(d)

Floods and famines

Which of the following was the reason for forests disappearing near railway tracks?

1

(a)

Wood was used to make railway sleepers

(b)

'Scorched earth' policy of imperial troops

(c)

Indiscriminate exploitation by tribals

(d)

Indiscriminate cutting of trees by contractors

Which of the following was not a feature of 'scientific forestry'?

1

(a)

Natural forests were cut down

(b)

One type of trees were planted in rows

(c)

Area cut was replanted

(d)

Forest officials did not survey and estimate the area.

Forests were categorized by the Forest Act of

1

(a)

1865

(b)

1906

(c)

1927

(d)

1878

What are the similarities between colonial management of the forests in Baster and in Java?

4

(a)

'The expansion of cultivation is a sign of progress' Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer with arguments.

4

(a)

When and why was the Indian Forest Service set-up?

4

(a)

When and where was the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up?

4

(a)

Name any four communities that live in Baster.

4

(a)

Name two communities that live in Baster.

4

(a)

What changes were brought in hunting practices in forests by forest laws?

4

(a)

How did new forest laws affect the hunter and forest dwellers in 1927?

4

(a)

Which forest tree in India is used to get oil for cooking or lighting lamps?

4

(a)

Why are Mahua trees precious?

4

(a)