Question

How were the indian forests categorised under the 1878 india forest act?

Answer 1

Answer:

Classification of forests on the basis of Act of 1878:

(i) Reserved forests: The best forests were called Reserved forests. Villagers could not take anything from these forests.

(ii) Protected forests: They were also protected by the villagers but they could collect wood from the Protected forests.

(iii) Village forests: They were located near the villages and could be exploited by the villagers but not for commercial purposes.

Answer 2

(a) The Forest Act of 1878 dividedforests into (i) reserved (ii) protected and (iii) village forests. ... Villagers could not take anything from theseforests even for their personal use. They could take wood for building their house or for fuel from protected or village forests.