What problem did pastoralists face when forests were closed?

Correct answer: Access to grazing and fuel reduced

The direct answer is A: access to grazing and fuel was reduced. Pastoralists depend on forests for the daily needs of their animals and families. Grazing means allowing animals to eat grass and leaves. Fuel means material used for cooking and warmth. When colonial forest rules closed forests or restricted entry, pastoralists could no longer freely reach these resources. Step by step: forests were closed; entry became limited; grass, leaves and fuel became harder to collect; therefore keeping animals and managing household life became more difficult. Option A is correct because it directly describes this loss of access. Option B is wrong because finding gold has no necessary connection with closing forests. Option C is wrong because forest restrictions usually created more controls and duties, not the automatic end of taxes. Option D is wrong because animals were still needed for livelihood; their need did not disappear. Remember: closed forest means fewer grazing and household resources.