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:

The correct answer is Option 1 - The uprising of the civilian population (Peasants, Zamindars, Rajas, Jagirdars)

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.

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.