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    Question

    In which year did the British Raj establish the Imperial

    Forest Department, with Dietrich Brandis, a German forest officer, appointed as the Inspector General of Forests?
    A 1850 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1864 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1875 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1882 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 1864, the British Raj established the Imperial Forest Department; Dietrich Brandis, a German forest officer, was appointed Inspector General of Forests. The Imperial Forestry Service was organised subordinate to the Imperial Forest Department in 1867.

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