Class 9 History Chapter 4 Practice Question Answers - Forest Society and Colonialism

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Where was first Imperial Forest Research Institute set tip?
(a) At Dehradun
(b) At Shillong
(c) At Shimla
(d) At Uttarakhand
Ans: (a)
The first Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up at Dehradun.

Q2: Which of the following is not the name of shifting or swidden agriculture/cultivation?
(a) Milpa
(b) Chitemene or Tavy
(c) Podu/Penda
(d) Taungya
Ans: (d)
Taungya. While others are names of shifting agriculture.

Q3: Where is Bastar located?
(a) In Andhra Pradesh
(b) In Orissa
(c) In Southernmost parts of Chhattisgarh
(d) In Madhya Pradesh.
Ans: (c)
Bastar is located in the southernmost parts of Chattisgarh.

Q4: In which country the similar situation prevailed as in the forest of Bastar?
(a) In Somalia
(b) In Indonesia
(c) In Malaysia
(d) In Sri Lanka
Ans: (b)
In Indonesia a similar situation prevailed as in the forest of Bastar.

Q5: Which of the following is the causes of Forest Act enacted in 1865 ?
(a) Forests were divided into four categories.
(b) Forests were divided into three categories.
(c) Villagers could take nothing from ” these forests.
(d) Villagers could take anything from these forests.
Ans: (d)
In the beginning, villagers took everything from the forests. This led to enactation of Forest Act in 1865.

Q6: Between 1700 to 1995, how much area of forest cover in the world cleared for industrial use ?
(a) 9.3%
(b) 8.3%
(c) 3.9%
(d) 8.5%
Ans: (a)
About 9.3% of forest cover in the world was cleared for industrial use between 1700 is 1995.

Q7: Which of the following community or tribe live in Bastar?
(a) Maria
(b) Gaddis
(c) Gonds
(d) Halbas
Ans: (b)
The Gaddin live in Bastar. White others live in different regions.

Q8: Who were Kalangs?
(a) Community of skilled labourers
(b) Community of skilled craftpersons
(c) Community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivator
(d) Skilled laboures and craftpersons who lived in central Java.
Ans: (c)
Kalangs were a community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivators.

Q9: Dutch began their scientific forestry in.
(a) Sumatra
(b) Java
(c) Kalimantan
(d) West Irian
Ans: (b)
In Java the Dutch began their scientific forestry.

Q10: Sacred Groves are known as:
(i) Sarnas
(ii) Devarakudu
(iii) Kan
(iv) Rac
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) only (iv) is correct
(d) All are correct.
Ans: (d)
All the four are sacred groves.

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Q11: In the Western Ghats, it is possible to find as many as ……………. different plant species in one forest patch.
Ans: 500
The Western Ghats, one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, is home to an incredibly diverse range of plant species. In just one forest patch of the Western Ghats, it is possible to find as many as 500 different plant species. This high level of biodiversity is due to the region's varied climates and altitudes, which provides a range of habitats for different types of plants.

Q12: Between 1880 and 1920, cultivated area rose by ……………. million hectares.
Ans: 6-7
In the time period between 1880 and 1920, agricultural practices underwent significant expansion in India under British rule. The cultivated area in the country rose by a massive 6-7 million hectares. This was primarily due to the introduction of new agricultural techniques and the clearing of forests for farming land.

Q13: Large area of ……………. forests were cleared to make way for tea, coffee and rubber plantation.
Ans: Natural
The expansion of agricultural and plantation activities also led to the large-scale destruction of natural forests. Large areas of natural forests were cleared to make way for tea, coffee, and rubber plantations. This had a profound impact on the local ecology and biodiversity of the regions.

Q14: As early as the 1850s, in the ……………. Presidency alone, 35000 trees were being cut annually.
Ans: Madras
The demand for timber and other forest products was high during the British colonial rule in India. For example, in the Madras Presidency alone, as early as the 1850s, around 35,000 trees were being cut annually. This large-scale deforestation had a significant impact on the local environment and ecosystems.

Q15: The absence of cultivation in a place does not mean the land was ……………. .
Ans: Uninhabited
The absence of cultivation in a place does not imply that the land was uninhabited. Many communities around the world, including in India, practice nomadic or shifting cultivation, or might use the land for other purposes like grazing. Hence, even if a land is not under constant cultivation, it could still be actively used and inhabited by local communities.

True/False

Q16: About 1800 to 3000 sleepers were required for each mile of railway track.
Ans: False
According to historical data, about 1760 to 2000 sleepers were required for each mile of railway track rather than 1800 to 3000. The sleepers were wooden rectangular blocks laid beneath and perpendicular to the rails to support and maintain the alignment of the track.

Q17: The reserved and protected forests were considered as best forests.
Ans: False
Reserved and protected forests are not necessarily the best forests. Reserved forests are areas where activities like hunting and grazing are prohibited, while in protected forests, some activities are allowed. However, the quality of a forest isn't determined by its legal status but rather its biodiversity, ecosystem, and conservation efforts.

Q18: Bastar is located at the southern most part of Chattisgarh.
Ans: True
Bastar is indeed located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh. It is a tribal region famous for its unique culture and rich biodiversity. The region is home to the Bastar tribes and is known for its forests and wildlife.

Q19: About one-sixth of India’s landmass was under cultivation in 1600 A.D.
Ans: True
In the 17th century, approximately one-sixth of India's landmass was under cultivation. This is because agriculture was the primary source of livelihood for most Indians, and a significant portion of the land was used for farming.

Q20: The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1907 at Dehradun.
Ans: False
The Imperial Forest Research Institute, now known as the Forest Research Institute, was established in 1906 in Dehradun, not 1907. This institute was set up to conduct research and training in forestry and environmental science.

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