What does the fact that the British could not capture Gunda Dhur show?

Correct answer: Strength of local resistance and the leader's ability to evade capture

The direct answer is option A: the fact shows the strength of local resistance and Gunda Dhur’s ability to evade capture. In the Bastar rebellion, forest communities opposed colonial rules because those rules interfered with their customary use of forests, land and labour. When a leader was not captured even after the rebellion, it suggests that the movement had local support, that people could protect or hide him, and that the British did not have complete control over the forest region. Step by step: colonial restrictions caused anger; Gunda Dhur became an important leader; local people resisted; the difficult forest terrain and community support helped him avoid capture. Option A fits both the leader’s escape and the strength of resistance. Option B is wrong because the question concerns a forest rebellion, not British naval power. Option C is wrong because forest laws were opposed, not popular. Option D is wrong because railway workers were not the reason for this event. Memory cue: Gunda Dhur plus uncaptured leader means strong local resistance.