9th Class Social Science Forest Society & Colonialism Question Bank Short Answer Type Questions - Forest Society and Colonialism

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    Why were forests important to the villages?

    Answer:

    (a) Forests were useful as the people used forest products in a variety of ways. Fruits and tubers were eaten because they were nutritious and herbs were used for medicinal purposes. (b) Bamboo was used to make fences, baskets and umbrellas. The wood was used to make agricultural implements like yokes and ploughs. (c) A dried out gourd was used as a portable water bollie. Oil for cooking and lighting lamps was acquired from the fruit of the Mahua tree. (d) The siadi creeper was used to make ropes and leaves could be used stitched together to make disposable cups and plates.


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