Question

The Kalangs were known for their skills in _________.
a.Forest cutting
b.Giving training to forest cutting
c.Fluent speaking
d.Farming

Answer 1

Hint: The Kalangs often referred to as the Kalangs of Java were popularly also referred to as shifting cultivators. It’s known that they belonged to the Mataram Dynasty in 1755. Later on, this kingdom, which consisted of 6000 Kalang families, were equally divided between two kingdoms.

Complete answer step by step: The Kalangs of the Java kingdom, where a community of people that were skilled forest cutters and also shifting cultivators. They practised shifting cultivation in order to earn a living. In the year 1755, when the Mataram kingdom of Java had split, the 6000 Kalang families were equally divided between two different kingdoms. Without the expertise of the Kalangs, it is said that it would have been difficult for the kings to harvest teak, and build their palaces.
Option A. Forest Cutting was the activity that the Kalangs were most known for.
Option B. Giving training to forest cutting was not the skill and activity that the Kalnags were most known for.
Option C. Fluent speaking was not a skill that the Kalangs had. It was the skill of Forest Cutting.
Option D. Farming was not a skill that they possessed. Though, they were shifting cultivators.
The correct answer to this question is option A - Forest Cutting.

Note: Shifting cultivators are those people who practice the form of farming, called shifting Cultivation. They use a piece of land to cultivate and grow plants, and later abandon that piece of land until the land gets back it’s fertility. Until then they shift to another piece of land for cultivation.