In the context of the Revolt of 1857 the term "revolt" refers primarily to:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → The uprising of the civilian population (Peasants, Zamindars, Rajas, Jagirdars)
Option (1) The uprising of the civilian population (Peasants, Zamindars, Rajas, Jagirdars) — Correct. A revolt is a rebellion of people against established authority. In the context of 1857, the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population – peasants, zamindars, rajas and jagirdars.
Option (2) The uprising of the Sepoys only — Incorrect. The uprising of the sepoys is called the mutiny, a collective disobedience of rules within the armed forces; the revolt is the civilian uprising that joined it.
Option (3) The National Movement — Incorrect. The national movement was the later, organised struggle for independence; the term revolt of 1857 refers to the uprising of 1857 itself.
Option (4) The uprising of the tribals — Incorrect. Tribal groups were only one part of the civilian population that rose in 1857; the term revolt covers the whole civilian population, from peasants to rajas.
NCERT (2026-27): “Mutiny – a collective disobedience of rules and regulations within the armed forces Revolt – a rebellion of people against established authority and power. The terms ‘revolt’ and ‘rebellion’ can be used synonymously. 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.” |