History: Pastoralists in the Modern World · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
How did the introduction of Forest Acts affect the movement and livelihoods of pastoralists in colonial India?
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How did the introduction of Forest Acts affect the movement and livelihoods of pastoralists in colonial India?
- A.Forest Acts opened up dense jungles for unrestricted grazing and timber collection.
- B.Forest Acts categorized forests into reserved and protected, severely restricting pastoralists' entry and grazing rights.Correct answer
- C.Forest Acts abolished all grazing taxes and provided free fodder to pastoral communities.
- D.Forest Acts had no impact since pastoralists only traveled through deserts and plains.
Solution
Forest Acts divided forests into 'reserved' (where customary grazing rights were completely prohibited) and 'protected' (where some restricted grazing was allowed). This drastically disrupted the traditional seasonal migration cycles of forest-dependent pastoralists.
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