State whether the statement is true or false:

Tribals had good access to forest resources during the pre-colonial period.

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The above statement is false.
In the pre-colonial period, Adivasis had great knowledge and access to the forests. The kings and the chieftains often asked them to help in the procurement of resources from the forests. Forests were important for all the kingdoms and empires. They provided metals, wood and all other kinds of useful resources. Thus, it was prudential for the rulers to ask for the help of the tribals. They were allowed to retain control of the forest areas. This changed with the coming of the British to India. The insatiable desire for resources led to lands being taken away from the tribals and their claims being rejected.
The correct statement would be, tribals had not good access to forest resources during the pre-colonial period.

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