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What are 'Reserved forests'?

Some forests were classified as Reserved Forests by the British as they produced timber which they wanted. The tribals were not allowed to move freely in these forests and practice Shifting cultivation. They were also not allowed to collect fruits or hunt animals in the reserved forests.

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5 Why did the British dislike 'shifting cultivators'? 6 What is 'Land Settlement Act' and why was it enforced? 8 Mention the 2 rebellions that took place as a protest against forest laws. 9 Write a short note on the Santhals of Jharkhand.