The correct answer is: C. Both (A) and (B)
The Munda Revolt was a major tribal uprising that took place in the Chota Nagpur region of India in 1899-1900. The revolt was led by Birsa Munda, a charismatic tribal leader who was opposed to the British colonial government’s policies in the region.
One of the main grievances of the Munda people was the Forest Regulation Act of 1882, which restricted their access to forests and their traditional way of life. The Indian Forest Act, 1878, also declared forest as state property, which further alienated the Munda people.
The Munda Revolt was a major turning point in the history of the Chota Nagpur region. It led to the establishment of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act of 1908, which granted certain rights to the tribal people in the region. The revolt also helped to raise awareness of the plight of the tribal people in India and led to the formation of several organizations that worked to improve their condition.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: A Forest Regulation Act passed in 1882 restricted the Munda people’s access to forests. This is correct. The Forest Regulation Act of 1882 was one of the main grievances of the Munda people. It restricted their access to forests and their traditional way of life.
- Option B: The Indian Forest Act, 1878, declared forest as state property. This is also correct. The Indian Forest Act, 1878, further alienated the Munda people by declaring forest as state property.
- Option C: Both (A) and (B) are correct. This is the correct answer. Both the Forest Regulation Act of 1882 and the Indian Forest Act, 1878, were major grievances of the Munda people and contributed to the Munda Revolt.
- Option D: None of the above. This is incorrect. Both (A) and (B) are correct.