Question

According to the forest laws enacted by the Dutch in Java ______________.

• A. villagers access to forest was restricted
• B. wood could be cut only for specified purposes like making river boats or constructing houses
• C. villagers were punished for grazing cattle
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

In the nineteenth century, when it became important to control territory and not just people, the Dutch enacted forest laws in Java. Villagers were punished for grazing cattle in young stands, transporting wood without a permit, or travelling on forest roads with horse carts or cattle.