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Which primary source is most frequently used by historians to study forest societies in colonial Bengal?

hard MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · History · Forest Society and Colonialism
  1. a) British administrative reports
  2. b) Local folklore songs
  3. c) Newspaper articles
  4. d) Travel diaries of missionaries.
Answer
a) British administrative reports

The correct answer is a) British administrative reports — Conclude that these reports are the primary source historians consult for forest society studies.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify types of primary sources available: administrative reports, folklore, newspapers, missionaries’ diaries.
  2. Evaluate each source’s reliability and coverage of forest societies.
  3. Recognise that British administrative reports contain systematic data on forest boundaries, revenue, and labour.
  4. Conclude that these reports are the primary source historians consult for forest society studies.
Common mistake: Selecting folklore as primary source

Concept tested: Primary source for study

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