Question

Any five major steps taken by British government to protect Indian forest

Answer 1

1. The restriction was first imposed on the felling of teak less than 21 inches in girth.

2. The Government declared the right to levy a royalty on teak and prohibit the unauthorised felling of teak.

3. The post of Conservator of forests was initiated.

4. The first teak plantation was established in 1842 in Nilambur.

5. Shifting cultivation was banned.