Consider the following Statements 1 A general Amnesty was granted to all the rebels of 1857 revolt 2...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Consider the following Statements:

1. A general Amnesty was granted to all the rebels of 1857 revolt.

2.The British Gave up the policy of annexation and doctrine of lapse was abandoned.

Which of the Above statements is/are correct with regard to the Queen’s proclamation of 1858?

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 both

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect as there was no general amnesty for the rebels , many of the leaders and sepoys were hanged after the revolt .Bahadur shah Zafar was sent to rangoon .

Statement 2 is correct as after the revolt Queen Victoria's proclamation declared against any desire of territorial expansion .Doctrine of Lapse was deeply buried .