Before the Bastar rebellion people were troubled by which problem?

Correct answer: Restrictions on forest rights

Before the Bastar rebellion, local people were troubled by restrictions on their customary forest rights. Forest communities depended on forests for collecting produce, grazing animals, obtaining fuel, and supporting cultivation. Colonial rules changed these practices and reduced people’s access to resources they had traditionally used. The government’s attempt to reserve and control forests also affected village life, work, and livelihood. These restrictions created resentment and became an important background to the rebellion.

Option A is correct because it identifies the central problem: people were losing or being denied their forest rights. The other options do not fit the historical situation. Sea storms, cloth dye, and foreign travel were not the causes of the Bastar uprising. The question asks about the condition before the rebellion, so the answer should name the grievance that produced anger. Restrictions on forest use and customary rights explain why local communities resisted colonial authority and opposed its forest policies.