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Why was reserving forests seen as an attack on local autonomy in the Bastar rebellion?

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Correct answer: Because state rules would dominate village customary use and decisions

The direct answer is A: forest reservation made state rules dominate customary village use and decisions. Local communities often had customary rights and knowledge concerning grazing, collecting firewood and forest produce, cultivation and movement. When the colonial state declared forests reserved, access and permitted activities were controlled by official laws. Step by step: customary practices were restricted; officials gained authority over forest decisions; villagers had less freedom to manage resources according to local needs; therefore local autonomy was weakened. Option A is correct because it directly explains the conflict between state control and customary village rights. Option B is wrong because reservation generally reduced, rather than increased, the power of village councils. Option C is wrong because reserved forests did not make all forest use free; they imposed restrictions and permissions. Option D is wrong because reservation did not end British taxes. Exam cue: reservation means greater official control, restricted customary use and reduced local decision-making.

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Forest ReservationLocal AutonomyState Rules

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