History: Forest Society and Colonialism

Topics in this chapter

• Colonial Forest Laws and Control
• Scientific Forestry and Management
• Commercial Timber and Deforestation
• Forest Communities and Livelihoods
• Bastar Rebellion and Tribal Resistance
• Colonial Java and Saminist Resistance

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-062699

   Who was appointed as the first Inspector-General of Forests in India by the British colonial government?

   1. A.Dietrich Brandis
   2. B.Baden Powell
   3. C.A.D. Strachey
   4. D.Lord Dalhousie
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2. Question 2Q-664F57

   Which of the following was the primary purpose of introducing scientific forestry in India by the British?

   1. A.To preserve indigenous biodiversity and wildlife habitats
   2. B.To systematically manage forests for commercial timber production like teak and sal
   3. C.To promote traditional shifting cultivation among tribal communities
   4. D.To expand grazing lands for pastoralist communities
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3. Question 3Q-F7402F

   According to the Indian Forest Act of 1865 and its subsequent amendment in 1878, which category of forests was considered the best and completely closed to villagers for their daily needs?

   1. A.Protected forests
   2. B.Village forests
   3. C.Reserved forests
   4. D.Open forests
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4. Question 4Q-EE90AD

   What was the term used for the traditional system of shifting cultivation practiced by forest communities in Southeast Asia and parts of India, such as in Java?

   1. A.Dhanga
   2. B.Banjara
   3. C.Lalang
   4. D.Alang-alang
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5. Question 5Q-7ADDA7

   Which forest community in Java staged a major rebellion against Dutch scientific forestry and forest laws in the 1890s, led by Saminist movement ideas?

   1. A.The Kalangs of Java
   2. B.The Bastar community
   3. C.The Santhals
   4. D.The Mundas
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