History: Pastoralists in the Modern World · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What was the primary impact of the Waste Land Rules enacted by the British colonial government in India?
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medium · MCQ · Q-144D7E
What was the primary impact of the Waste Land Rules enacted by the British colonial government in India?
- A.Uncultivated lands were converted into grazing reserves for pastoralists.
- B.Uncultivated lands were given various concessions to encourage cattle breeding.
- C.Uncultivated lands were taken over and given to selected individuals to expand cultivation.Correct answer
- D.Pastoralists were given ownership titles of all traditional grazing tracks.
Solution
Under the Waste Land Rules, uncultivated lands were taken over by the colonial government and given to select individuals. These individuals were often incentivized to push cultivation, which severely restricted traditional grazing areas for pastoralists.
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