Question

What was the policy followed by the British in India towards forests during the First and the Second World Wars?

• A. The forest department cut trees freely to meet British war needs
• B. Cutting of trees was strictly prohibited for everyone, including the British
• C. More and more trees were planted to give employment to Indians
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A The forest department cut trees freely to meet British war needs

The impact of the First and Second World War on forests was tremendous. In India, the forest department cut trees freely to meet British War needs. The British needed to strengthen their Navy and timber was needed to build warships.