Forests, Tribals and the British

Q. How did the new laws impact the tribals living in the forests?

1. The new divisions of forests came with large restrictions that affected the tribal way of life.
2. Forest land came under British rule due to the law and hence, they could evict the tribals at any point in time.
3. Their lands were given to zamindars for cultivation and forced the tribals to work for them.
4. The laws protected the forest and the tribals were allowed to continue as usual.

Q. Did the laws and policies set up for the protection of the forest, help the tribals living in them?

1. Yes, the laws only protected the forests and the tribals.
2. No, the laws only protected the forests and not tribals.
3. Partly, the law does minimal work to protect the tribals.
4. Cannot say.

Q. What was the Joint Forest Commission renamed to in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

1. Community Forest Management
2. Community Farm Management
3. Community Fire Management
4. None of the above.

Q. How did the British exploit the forests during its rule?

1. By the massive felling of trees to meet the demands for wood.
2. Clearing of large parts of forest for plantations.
3. Bypassing laws to regulate the felling of trees.
4. The British setup institutions to protect forests.

Q. What were the drawbacks of the Joint Forest Management?

1. The policy did not aim to conserve forests and allowed rapid development of these areas.
2. Many forests were sealed off for protection and many were made into sanctuaries to protect wildlife.
3. This policy did not address the problem behind the land ownerships.
4. The policy did not have drawbacks.

Q. Forests were divided as what, following the Forest Act of 1878?

1. Reserved forests and protected forests
2. Reserved forests and secluded forests
3. Secluded forests and protected forests
4. Dense forests and sparse forests

Q. How did the new laws impact the tribals living in the forests?

1. The new divisions of forests came with large restrictions that affected the tribal way of life.
2. Forest land came under British rule due to the law and hence, they could evict the tribals at any point in time.
3. Their lands were given to zamindars for cultivation and forced the tribals to work for them.
4. The laws protected the forest and the tribals were allowed to continue as usual.

Q. The Forest Act of 1878 passed by the British, segregated forests into reserved and protected forests.

1. True
2. False

Q. What was the Joint Forest Commission renamed to in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

1. Community Forest Management
2. Community Fire Management
3. Community Farm Management
4. None of the above.