Question

Based on the statements given below, select the most suitable option.

Statement 1: Javanese farmers had an intimate knowledge of forests.

Statement 2: Javanese farmers revolted against the Dutch ownership of forests in 1890.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
• B. Only statement 1 is correct.
• C. Only statement 2 is correct.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

One of Indonesia's important farmer revolts against the Dutch took place in the year 1890. The Javanese farmers were connected to their forest in an ecological sense and had an intimate knowledge of them. Hence their labour and expertise was important to the colonists.