INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Which of the following were the causes of discontent among sepoys with reference to 1857 revolt?

1. Sepoys were often treated with contempt by their British officers.

2. Military forbade them from observing their caste rules.

3. The sepoys neither had economic security nor did they enjoy high prestige in the society.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. as there existed a wide gulf between sepoys and British officers. Sepoys were often treated with contempt by their british officers.

Statement 2 is correct. as the military forbade the sepoys to wear caste and sectarian marks, beards or turbans and interfered with their caste rules.

Statement 3 is incorrect. At that point in history, sepoys enjoyed high prestige in the society and had economic security.

Thus, Option B is Correct

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