Question

Assertion(A): Scientific forestry was implemented during the colonial period in India.
Reason(R): Policies of the British aimed to increase forest cover and protect natural resources.

• A. Both A and R are correct.
• B. A is correct but R is incorrect.
• C. A is incorrect but R is correct.
• D. Both A and R are incorect.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A is correct but R is incorrect.

British policies like scientific forestry proposed by Deitrich Brandis led to the rapid formation of plantations. This caused widespread deforestation of natural habitats to grow either commercial crops or the trees required by the British. This led to numerous issues like decrease in soil fertility, and loss of natural habitats and wildlife. It also affected the tribals that depended on the forests for their livelihoods.