History

General Studies (MTS)

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8 of 24 completed

5 of 15 completed

38 of 100 completed

8 of 20 completed

Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

The primary cause of the revolt of 1857 was :

Indian soldier’s loyalty to their country.

The economic hardships imposed by the British on Indian masses.

The desire of the Indians to throw off the British rule.

The insistence of the English to use greased cartridges by the Indian soldiers.

Although the Revolt of 1857 which is called ‘Sepoy Mutiny’, ‘Great Revolt’ and the ‘First War of Indian Independence‘ is the watershed in the history of pre-independent and early colonial India. But the introduction of enfield rifles in the army was the immediate cause because To load the rifle, sepoys had to bite the cartridge open to release the powder. The grease used on these cartridges was rumoured to be made of beef and pork which angered the hindu and the muslims in the army. Hence statement 4th is correct.