Question

During the colonial period, weekly markets in tribal areas underwent significant changes. Which of the following changes took place?
• [A.] Tribals lost control over their land
• [B.] Roads and transport networks expanded
• [C.] Forest resources became more accessible to tribal communities
• [D.] Tribal communities were increasingly introduced to the use of money
• [E.] Traders and moneylenders entered tribal areas Choose the correct answer:

• A. A, B, D and E only
• B. A, B, C and D only
• C. A, C, D and E only
• D. B, C, D and E only

Hint:

Colonial rule transformed tribal economies by introducing:
• Commercial trade
• Money economy
• Roads and railways
• Traders and moneylenders But tribal control over forests and land decreased significantly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A