What did the British government do to suppress the Bastar rebellion?

Correct answer: Sent troops

The direct answer is A: the British sent troops to suppress the Bastar rebellion. The Bastar rebellion of 1910 involved resistance by local communities against colonial forest policies, restrictions, and threats to customary life and rights. When the movement challenged government authority, the colonial government used armed force and military action to restore control. Option A is correct because it identifies the actual method of suppression. Option B is wrong because the British did not immediately abolish the forest laws; some policies could be adjusted later, but the rebellion was first confronted by force. Option C is wrong because Gunda Dhur was associated with the rebellion and was not made king by the British. Option D is wrong because free railways had no connection with suppressing the uprising. Memory cue: Bastar rebellion plus colonial response means troops and military repression. The supplied answer is accurate.