Question

The forest laws introduced by the British changed the life of Tribals. Justify the statement with 2 points

Answer 1

Forest Laws and Their Impact

The British brought about several changes in the forest laws which severely affected the lives of many tribes. The British, for example, extended their control over all forests and declared that forests were state (government) property.

The British wanted timber, so the forests that produced it were classified as reserved forests where people were not allowed to move freely and practise jhum cultivation. As a result, several jhum cultivators moved away to other areas and lifestyles.