Question

In what ways do we still see the remnants of the British forest policies?

• A. Tribal communities are still being marginalised.
• B. Excessive deforestation is still observed.
• C. Forests are categorised and only certain activities are allowed.
• D. Practices like poaching are encouraged for sport.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Forests are categorised and only certain activities are allowed.

Post-Independence, we still can see the effects and remnants of exploitative British forest policies. Even now, tribal communities are marginalised. The excessive deforestation that occurred is still prevalent due to the surge in industrialisation. Present policies take conservation into account, but it is still far from providing these communities with their rights and increasing our forest cover.