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Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

Consider the following statements

1. Dalhousie’s Government passed the General service enlistment act ,which decreed all future recruits of Bengal army to serve anywhere their service is required by the Government.

2. The privilege of free postage so long enjoyed by the Soldiers was withdrawn with the passing of post office act by the Canning Government.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect. In 1856 Lord Canning's Government passed the General Service Enlistment Act which decreed that all future recruits to the Bengal Army would have to give an undertaking to serve anywhere their services might be required by the Government.
Second statement is incorrect. The privilege of free postage so long enjoyed by the sepoys was withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act of 1854 by Dalhousie.