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Which type of colonial document is most frequently used by historians to study forest societies in colonial Bengal?

easy 2 marks Class 9 · History · Forest Society and Colonialism
Answer
British forest department reports

The correct answer is British forest department reports — Therefore the most frequently used document is the British forest department reports.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the primary source used by historians for studying forest societies in Bengal.
  2. Recognize that detailed records were kept by the British Forest Department.
  3. Conclude that these reports provide systematic information on forest usage and policies.
  4. Therefore the most frequently used document is the British forest department reports.
Common mistake: Confusing traveler diaries with official reports

Concept tested: Primary source for forest societies

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