Question

Discuss the socio-economic and environmental impact of social forestry.

Answer 1

The period when the Cholas ruled the region —the Tamil Nadu of today —is often called the golden era of Tamil Nadu as it witnessed a spurt of socio-economic and cultural activities during their reign. “The Cholas ruled continuously for close to 430 years (AD 850 to 1280). It is a monarchy lasting over 20 generations.”