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Viva Voce Questions

1. Who was Dietrich Brandis?

2. Who were “Kalangs” of Java?
3. Which forest community is found in Central India?

4. Why are Mahua trees precious?
5. What was the effect of Forest Act on the people living nearby?

6. What was the main cause of worry for the people of Bastar?
7. Why were forests considered unproductive by the British?

8. Who was the first Inspector General of Forests in India?
9. How was a dried, scooped-out gourd used by forest people?

10. What were “Criminal tribes” forced to do by the British?

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the various uses of forest products in our day-to-day lives?

2. How did hunting become a big sport for the Indian people?
3. How were forest laws enacted in Java?
4. Why are the forests affected by wars?

5. What are the similarities between colonial management of the forests in Bastar and in Java?

Map-based Questions

On an outline map of India, locate and mark the following hilly communities:

a. Gonds b. Santhals c. Yerukula d. Dhruwas e. Oraons

Higher Order Thinking Skills

Have there been any changes in forest areas of your region? What are those changes and why these
changes happened?

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