Kalangs of Java

Q.

What is the collective noun of grass?

Q.

What is meant by blandongdiensten system?

Q. The were known for their expertise in shifting cultivation and forest cutting skills.

1. Korowais
2. Kalangs
3. Bastar
4. Bajaus

Q. Based on the statements given below, select the most suitable option.
Statement 1: The Kalangs of Java were renowned only for their forest cutting skills.
Statement 2: The Kalangs readily agreed to work with the Dutch as they gave more money compared to others.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
2. Only statement 1 is correct.
3. Only statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Q. The Dutch introduced the system to tackle the building of sleepers.

1. Blandongdiensten
2. Zamindari
3. Ryotwari
4. Muria

Q. Which of the following is not true regarding the Dutch administration in Indonesia?

1. The Dutch introduced the blandongdiensten system to collect rent from villagers having cultivable lands.
2. The Dutch were interested in utilising Javanese timber for building ships and railways.
3. The Dutch punished the natives for grazing cattle, transporting wood without a permit, or travelling on forest roads with horse carts or cattle.
4. The Dutch wanted to control the territories of Indonesia and enacted stringent forest laws.

Q. What are the similarities between the colonial management of forests in Bastar and in Java?

Q. Assertion (A): The blandongdiensten system was exploitative.
Reason (R): The Dutch paid wages for labour instead.

1. Both A and R are incorrect.
2. A is correct and R is incorrect
3. A is incorrect and R is correct.
4. Both A and R are correct.

Q.

In which of the following areas were the Pastoralists not allowed to enter?

1. Cinemas in white areas

2. Markets in white areas

3. Long Distance Buses

4. Hospitals in white areas