History: Forest Society and Colonialism · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which forest community in Java staged a major rebellion against Dutch scientific forestry and forest laws in the 1890s, led by Saminist movement idea…
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Which forest community in Java staged a major rebellion against Dutch scientific forestry and forest laws in the 1890s, led by Saminist movement ideas?
- A.The Kalangs of JavaCorrect answer
- B.The Bastar community
- C.The Santhals
- D.The Mundas
Solution
The Kalangs of Java were skilled forest cutters and woodcutters. When the Dutch began managing forests and restricting access, Surontiko Samin of Randublatung village (near teak forests) started a movement questioning state ownership of forests.
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