Assertion The revolt of 1857 was the first great struggle of the Indians to throw of British rule Re...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

Assertion : The revolt of 1857 was the first great struggle of the Indians to throw of British rule

Reason: The soldiers who revolted were inspired by nationalistic feelings

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is False

A is false but R is true

A is true but R is False.

The Revolt started because of the following reasons:

Low salary and poor prospects of promotion.
Disproportion between Indian and British troops.
Social distance between officers and Indian soldiers.
Loss of British prestige in Afghan War.
General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in British Army could be sent overseas.