Question

How did the british exploit the forest resource of india for their economic development?

Answer 1

The British exploited the forest resource of India for their economic development in the following ways;

1. The British needed  timber to supply their royal navy and thus they sent their people to exploit the forest reserves in India.

2. Timber was used to in the railway industry as it was used to run locomotives.

3. They cleared Indian forests in order to make tea, coffee and rubber plantations to meet Europe’s growing need for these commodities.

Answer 2

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