UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Consider the following statements regarding causes of revolt of l857:
    1. Denial of the adoption of child by the childless king.
    2. The British Policy of looking down upon Indian subjects.
    3. Discriminations among English and Indian soldiers.
    4. Social reform and conversion to Christianity.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  3 and 4 only    

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The British policy of doctrine of lapse, the British Policy of looking down upon Indian subjects, discriminations among English and Indian soldiers and the Government supported policy to forcefully convert the Indians into Christian etc were the main causes for the revolt of 1857.


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