Question

How did forest act affecting the villagers

Answer 1

Villagers used forest products like roots, leaves, fruits, wood, bamboo, creeper, vegetables etc. The Forest Act meant a severe hardship for villagers across the country. After the act was done , cutting of trees, picking wood for fuel, hunting animals , grazing cattle , fishing became illegal.

Answer 2

(i) Forest Acts meant severe hardships for the villagers.

(ii) They could not cut wood for their houses. They were not allowed to graze their cattle, collect fruits and roots or do hunting or fishing in these forests.

(iii) Thus, they stole wood from the forests and if caught, were at the mercy of the forest guards who would take bribes from them.

(iv) It was common for the police constable and forest guards to harass the villagers by demanding free goods from them.