What problems did the shifting cultivators face under British rule?
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The life of tribal groups was directly connected to the forest so changes in forest laws had considerable effect on their lives.
a. The British extended their control over all the forests and declared that forests were state property.
b. Some forests are classified as reserved forests. They produced timber which was under British control.
c. Locals were not allowed to move freely and practise jhum cultivation, collect fruits or hunt animals. As a result, jhum cultivators had to move to other areas in search of work and livelihood.
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The shifting cultivators faced the following problems under the british rule: i) The british were uncomfortable with the groups which moved about and did not have a fixed home. ii) They also wanted the tribals to settle down and become peasants and farmers.