Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:
Which of the following is correct in the context of revolt of 1857?
Options:
In the context of the revolt of 1857 the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population
In the context of 1857, the mutiny was of the sepoys and military.
In the context of the revolt of 1857, the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population as well as sepoys and military
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
In the context of the revolt of 1857 the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population
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 and not military.