NCERT Important Questions Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 4
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Chapter 4 Forest Society and Colonialism
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How were forests classified on the basis of the Forest Act, l878?
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Classification of forests on the basis of Act of 1878:
(i) Reserved forests. The best forests were called Reserved forests. Villagers could not take anything from these forests.
(ii) Protected forests: They, were also protected by the villagers but they could collect wood from the Protected forests.
(ii) Village forests: They were located near the villages and could be exploited by the villagers but not for commercial purposes.