Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

In the context of the Revolt of 1857 the term "revolt" refers primarily to:

Options:

The uprising of the civilian population (Peasants, Zamindars, Rajas, Jagirdars)

The uprising of the Sepoys only

The National Movement

The uprising of the tribals

Correct Answer:

The uprising of the civilian population (Peasants, Zamindars, Rajas, Jagirdars)

Explanation:

In the context of the revolt of 1857 the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population (peasants, zamindars, rajas, jagirdars) while the mutiny was of the sepoys.