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How was 'plantation' introduced by cutting down forests by the British?

Answer:

(i) Large areas of natural forests were cleared to make way for tea, coffee and rubber plantation in order to meet Europe's growing need for these commodities.

(ii) The Colonial government took over the forests and gave vast areas to the European planters at cheap rates.

(iii) These areas were enclosed and cleared off forests and planted with tea or coffee.