(i) Conservation of forests rather than collecting timber became a more important goal. (ii) The government realised that in order to meet this goal, the people who live near the forests must be involved. (iii) In many cases, such as from Mizoram to Kerala, dense forests have survived only because vRead more
(i) Conservation of forests rather than collecting timber became a more important goal.
(ii) The government realised that in order to meet this goal, the people who live near the forests must be involved.
(iii) In many cases, such as from Mizoram to Kerala, dense forests have survived only because villages protected them in ‘sacred groves,
(iv) Some villages have been patrolling their own forests, with each household taking it in turns, instead of leaving it to the forest guards.
(v) Local forest communities and environmentalists are thinking of different forms of forest management. Many movements like the chipko Movement were started to save trees from the ruthless cutting down-for commercial purposes.
(i) People began to discuss their issues in their village councils or bazars, wherever the headmen of several villages assembled. (ii) Although there was no single leader but Gunda Dhur from village Nethanar became an important figure. (iii) In 1910, mango boughs, a lump of Earth, chillies and arrowRead more
(i) People began to discuss their issues in their village councils or bazars, wherever the headmen of several villages assembled.
(ii) Although there was no single leader but Gunda Dhur from village Nethanar became an important figure.
(iii) In 1910, mango boughs, a lump of Earth, chillies and arrows began circulating between villages. They were actually messages inviting villagers to rebel against the British,
(iv) Every village contributed something to the rebellion expenses.
(v) Bazars were looted, the houses of officials and traders, schools and police stations were burnt and robbed, and grain redistributed.
(vi) Most of those who were attacked were associated with the British and their oppressive laws.
(i) Bastar is located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh. (ii) Different communities live in Bastar such as Maria and Muria Gonds, Dhurwas, Bhatras, etc. (iii) They speak different languages but share common customs and beliefs. (iv) They believe that each village was given its land by the EarRead more
(i) Bastar is located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh.
(ii) Different communities live in Bastar such as Maria and Muria Gonds, Dhurwas, Bhatras, etc.
(iii) They speak different languages but share common customs and beliefs.
(iv) They believe that each village was given its land by the Earth and in return, they look after the Earth by making offerings during the festivals.
(v) In addition to the Earth, they pay respect to the spirits of river, the forest and the mountain.
(vi) Since each village knows its boundaries, they look after their natural resources within that boundary.
(vii) if they want to take some wood from another village, they pay a small fee called ‘devsari’ in exchange.
(viii) Some villages protect their forests by keeping warchmen and each house contributes grains to pay them. They meet once in a year to discuss issues of concern, including forests.
In shifting cultivation, parts of forests are cut and burnt in rotation. Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains. The following prompted Europeans to ban it. (i) They regarded this practice as harmful for forests. (ii) They felt that the land which was used for cultivation every feRead more
In shifting cultivation, parts of forests are cut and burnt in rotation. Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains. The following prompted Europeans to ban it.
(i) They regarded this practice as harmful for forests.
(ii) They felt that the land which was used for cultivation every few years could not grow trees for railway timber.
(iii) When a forest was burnt, there was the added danger of the flames spreading and burning valuable timber.
(iv) Shifting cultivation also made it harder for the government to calculate taxes. Therefore, the government decided to ban shifting cultivation.
How was forest conservation carried out by the Asian and African countries later on?
(i) Conservation of forests rather than collecting timber became a more important goal. (ii) The government realised that in order to meet this goal, the people who live near the forests must be involved. (iii) In many cases, such as from Mizoram to Kerala, dense forests have survived only because vRead more
(i) Conservation of forests rather than collecting timber became a more important goal.
See less(ii) The government realised that in order to meet this goal, the people who live near the forests must be involved.
(iii) In many cases, such as from Mizoram to Kerala, dense forests have survived only because villages protected them in ‘sacred groves,
(iv) Some villages have been patrolling their own forests, with each household taking it in turns, instead of leaving it to the forest guards.
(v) Local forest communities and environmentalists are thinking of different forms of forest management. Many movements like the chipko Movement were started to save trees from the ruthless cutting down-for commercial purposes.
Describe the events that led to the revolt in Bastar against the British.
(i) People began to discuss their issues in their village councils or bazars, wherever the headmen of several villages assembled. (ii) Although there was no single leader but Gunda Dhur from village Nethanar became an important figure. (iii) In 1910, mango boughs, a lump of Earth, chillies and arrowRead more
(i) People began to discuss their issues in their village councils or bazars, wherever the headmen of several villages assembled.
See less(ii) Although there was no single leader but Gunda Dhur from village Nethanar became an important figure.
(iii) In 1910, mango boughs, a lump of Earth, chillies and arrows began circulating between villages. They were actually messages inviting villagers to rebel against the British,
(iv) Every village contributed something to the rebellion expenses.
(v) Bazars were looted, the houses of officials and traders, schools and police stations were burnt and robbed, and grain redistributed.
(vi) Most of those who were attacked were associated with the British and their oppressive laws.
Give a brief account of the people of Bastar.
(i) Bastar is located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh. (ii) Different communities live in Bastar such as Maria and Muria Gonds, Dhurwas, Bhatras, etc. (iii) They speak different languages but share common customs and beliefs. (iv) They believe that each village was given its land by the EarRead more
(i) Bastar is located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh.
See less(ii) Different communities live in Bastar such as Maria and Muria Gonds, Dhurwas, Bhatras, etc.
(iii) They speak different languages but share common customs and beliefs.
(iv) They believe that each village was given its land by the Earth and in return, they look after the Earth by making offerings during the festivals.
(v) In addition to the Earth, they pay respect to the spirits of river, the forest and the mountain.
(vi) Since each village knows its boundaries, they look after their natural resources within that boundary.
(vii) if they want to take some wood from another village, they pay a small fee called ‘devsari’ in exchange.
(viii) Some villages protect their forests by keeping warchmen and each house contributes grains to pay them. They meet once in a year to discuss issues of concern, including forests.
What is shifting cultivation? Why did the Europeans decide to ban it?
In shifting cultivation, parts of forests are cut and burnt in rotation. Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains. The following prompted Europeans to ban it. (i) They regarded this practice as harmful for forests. (ii) They felt that the land which was used for cultivation every feRead more
In shifting cultivation, parts of forests are cut and burnt in rotation. Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains. The following prompted Europeans to ban it.
See less(i) They regarded this practice as harmful for forests.
(ii) They felt that the land which was used for cultivation every few years could not grow trees for railway timber.
(iii) When a forest was burnt, there was the added danger of the flames spreading and burning valuable timber.
(iv) Shifting cultivation also made it harder for the government to calculate taxes. Therefore, the government decided to ban shifting cultivation.
Who performed first experiment in artificial insemination?
Spallanzani.
Spallanzani.
See lessGive name of one improved crossbreed cows.
Karan-Fries.
Karan-Fries.
See lessName two exotic varieties of cow.
Holstein-Friesian and Brown Swiss.
Holstein-Friesian and Brown Swiss.
See lessName any one Indian breed of: (i) cows and (ii) buffaloes.
(i) Gir.(il) Murrah.
(i) Gir.(il) Murrah.
See lessWrite full form of NDRI.
NDRI-National Dairy Research Institute.
NDRI-National Dairy Research Institute.
See lessWhat are fat content in milk of: (a) Murrah; (b) Surti?
(a) 7% (b) 8-72%
(a) 7% (b) 8-72%
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