Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of forest legislation in India.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Forest Rights Act (Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act) was passed in 2014.
It recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling communities.
2019 (A): Not correct.
2018 (B): Not correct.
2017 (C): Not correct.
Thus, the correct answer is 2014.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the Forest Rights Act was passed in 2014, which corresponds to option (D).
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