Question

why did British had botanical surveys in India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

British conducted botanical surveys in India to understand and control the activities related to India’s wild flora.

Explanation:

East India Company began to have an interest in Indian botanical collections. They set up a botanical garden in 1787 at Sibpur, Culcutta. The Botanical Survey of India was developed in 1890 by ex-officio director Sir George King.

A division of the country was done in which the north, west, east and south side was under the charge of a regional director. It was developed to survey and identify the rich sources of the country. Many experimental gardens and laboratories were built for this purpose.