The Phulaguri Revolt of 1861 was a peasant uprising against:

The correct answer is: a) Excessive revenue demands.

The Phulaguri Revolt was a peasant uprising that took place in the Phulaguri district of Bengal in 1861. The revolt was led by a peasant named Titumir, who was opposed to the excessive revenue demands of the British East India Company. The revolt was suppressed by the British, but it is remembered as an important event in the history of the Indian independence movement.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Forced labor practices were not a major issue in the Phulaguri district at the time of the revolt.
• Oppressive zamindars were a problem in many parts of India, but they were not a major factor in the Phulaguri Revolt.
• Religious persecution was not a major issue in the Phulaguri district at the time of the revolt.