History: Forest Society and Colonialism · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Who was appointed as the first Inspector-General of Forests in India by the British colonial government?
Practice question from History: Forest Society and Colonialism (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Who was appointed as the first Inspector-General of Forests in India by the British colonial government?
- A.Dietrich BrandisCorrect answer
- B.Baden Powell
- C.A.D. Strachey
- D.Lord Dalhousie
Solution
Dietrich Brandis, a German expert, was appointed as the first Inspector-General of Forests in India in 1864 to manage forests and ensure a continuous supply of timber for the railways and ship building.
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