Use of Forests Before British Colonial Rule

Q.

In which cultivation were the local farmers allowed to cultivate temporarily within a plantation?

1. Shifting cultivation

2. Taungya cultivation

3. All of the above

4. Swidden agriculture

Q. A common form of agriculture practised by the adivasis was shifting cultivation or cultivation.

1. Jhum
2. perennial
3. patch

Q. Select the form of agriculture practiced by adivasis in India.

1. Transfer Cultivation
2. Bhoomi Cultivation
3. Jhum Cultivation
4. Bush Cultivation

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the Indian forest dwellers?

1. Shared a special bond with the forests
2. Sold trees for profit
3. Cleared forest for cultivation
4. Were left to their own devices by kings

Q. Why did the emperors choose not to interfere with the forest dwellers?

1. Emperors were busy.
2. They were scared of the forest dwellers.
3. The forest dwellers did not pose threat to the emperors.
4. They were not aware of the existence of forest dwellers.

Q. Select all the ways in which the forests in India were used by the adivasis before British colonial rule.

1. Hunting
2. Ecotourism
3. Collecting herbs
4. Collecting wood
5. Foraging for fruits
6. Grazing cattle
7. Flowers
8. Felling trees

Q. Why did the kings and emperors not interfere in the matters of the forest dwellers?

1. Forest dwellers posed no threat to the security of their kingdom.
2. Forest dwellers often gave valuable gifts to the kings ranging from ivory to animal skins.
3. The kings of the time wanted a partnership with the British.
4. The kings could reap double benefits, both from the farmers and forest dwellers.