Question
How the changes in forest laws had a considerable effect on tribal lives?
Solution
The changes in forest laws had a considerable effect on tribal lives:
The British extended their control over all forests and declared that forests were state property. Some forests were classified as Reserved Forests for they produced timber which the British wanted.
In these forests people were not allowed to move freely, practise jhum cultivation, collect fruits, or hunt animals. Many were therefore forced to move to other areas in search of work and livelihood.
