G9-L4 Forest Society and Colonialism

What was the primary reason for the British exploration of forest resources in India during the 1820s?

• To find new species of plants
• To gather timber for industrial use
• To establish national parks
• To promote tourism

Which act was enacted in 1865 to regulate forest use in India?

• Indian Forest Service Act
• Indian Forest Act
• Forest Conservation Act
• Wildlife Protection Act

What was the impact of the spread of railways in India during the 1850s?

• Increased agricultural production
• Higher demand for wood as fuel
• Reduction in forest area
• Improved transportation of goods

Which of the following years saw the establishment of the Imperial Forest Research Institute?

• 1905
• 1906
• 1907
• 1908

What was the consequence of the 1910 rebellion in Bastar?

• Permanent forest reservation
• Temporary suspension of forest reservation
• Increased timber exports
• Formation of a new government

How many tigers were killed in India between 1875 and 1925?

• Over 50,000
• Over 80,000
• Over 100,000
• Over 150,000

What was the primary reason for the deforestation in India and Java during the First and Second World Wars?

• Urban development
• Agricultural expansion
• War needs
• Tourism

What was the main focus of the Saminist movement in Java?

• To promote agriculture
• To question state ownership of forests
• To establish national parks
• To increase timber exports

Which of the following events occurred in Bastar in 1899-1900?

• A major rebellion
• A terrible famine
• Establishment of a national park
• Export of railway sleepers

What was the purpose of the Indian Forest Service established in 1864?

• To promote tourism
• To manage forest resources
• To increase agricultural output
• To protect wildlife