Question

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

• A. Yes, the laws only protected the forests and the tribals.
• B. No, the laws only protected the forests and not tribals.
• C. Partly, the law does minimal work to protect the tribals.
• D. Cannot say.

Answer 1

The correct option is B No, the laws only protected the forests and not tribals.

The laws set up, protected forests, but in return did not protect the tribals. They lost their lands and were also restricted from their normal lifestyles which affected the tribals negatively.