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Question

Which of the following military causes are correct for the Revolt of 1857?

1.    Low salary and poor prospects of promotion

2.    Disproportion between Indian and British troops

3.    Increased prestige of British in Afghan War

4.    General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in the British Army  could be sent overseas

A 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 1, 2 & 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Low salary and poor prospects of promotion. Disproportion between Indian and British troops. Social distance between officers and Indian soldiers. Loss of British prestige in the Afghan War. General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in the British Army could be sent overseas.

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