What does the result of the Bastar rebellion indicate for forest reservation policy?

Correct answer: Local resistance could create pressure to change policy

The direct answer is A: local resistance could create pressure to change forest policy. The Bastar rebellion showed that colonial rules were not always accepted silently. The government had declared large areas reserved and restricted customary activities, which harmed local communities. When people resisted, the administration faced practical and political pressure. One result was that the reserved area was reduced after the rebellion. This does not mean every demand was accepted, but it does show that organised local opposition could influence government decisions. Option A is correct because it connects resistance with a possible policy change and matches the historical outcome. Option B is wrong because the reduction of reserved area proves that rebellion could have an effect. Option C is wrong because the government did not always increase reserved forests; in this case the reserved area was reduced. Option D is wrong because the Forest Department did not end on that day; colonial forest administration continued. Exam cue: when a movement produces a change in an official policy, it shows that resistance created pressure.