Introduction to Forests

Q.

Construct a table on the distribution of land among the 450 families of Palampur.

Q. In 1600, ____ of India's landmass was under cultivation.

1. one-sixth
2. one-seventh
3. one-fifth
4. two-seventh

Q. How did the rise in population lead to deforestation?

1. Demand for food increased.
2. Peasants increased production in the existing land.
3. Forests were cleared for cultivation.
4. Demand of food decreased.

Q.

How much of India’s landmass was under cultivation in 1600?

1. Two-Third

2. Half

3. One-sixth

4. One-fifth

Q. What is ‘Scientific Forestry’? How it affected the lives of people in colonial India.

Q. How did the Indian Forest Act of 1865 affect the lives of forest dwellers?

Q. In 1600, ____ of India's landmass was under cultivation.

1. One-fifth
2. One-sixth
3. Two-seventh
4. One-seventh

Q. The act illustrated in the images below had a negative impact on communities and their resources.

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