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Q · Peasants and Tribal Movements Medium · 45s
Which British policy caused widespread unrest among tribals by declaring forests as government property?
TopicPeasants and Tribal Movements
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Forest Acts (especially the Indian Forest Act of 1878) restricted tribal access to forests, affecting their livelihoods. The British declared forests as state property, leading to tribal resistance and revolts.
Final Answer: Option C - Forest Acts