Question

why did colonial government in india pass the criminal tribes act

Answer 1

Explanation:

In 1817, the colonial government passed the criminal tribes act. By this act many communities of craftmen, traders and pastoralists were classified as criminal tribes. They were stated to be criminal by nature and birth

Answer 2

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In 1871, the colonial government passed the Criminal Tribes Act.

(i) The colonial government wanted to rule over a settled population. Such a population was easy to identify and control.

(ii) Those who were settled were seen as peaceable and law abiding; and those who were nomadic were considered to be criminals.

(iii) By this Act, many communities of craftsmen, traders and pastoralists were classified as criminal tribes.