Consider the following statements related to the cause of 1857 revolt.begin{enumerate}[I.]item It was a great disparity in salaries between the Indian and European soldiers.item The Indian sepoys were treated with contempt by their European officers.item The sepoys were sent to distant parts of the empire, but were not paid any extra allowance.end{enumerate} Which is/are correct statements?

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Consider the following statements related to the cause of 1857 revolt.

A	Only I
B	Only II
C	Both I and II
D	I, II and III

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The emperor was not quite willing to challenge the mighty British power but the soldiers persisted. They forced their way into the palace and proclaimed Bahadur Shah Zafar as their leader. Bahadur Shah Jafar II did not declare himself as head of the revolt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Religious & Social Causes – Racism or racial discrimination was believed to be a major reason for the revolt of 1857 wherein Indians were exploited and were kept away from mixing with Europeans. The whites also started interfering in the religious and cultural affairs of Indians and tortured them as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note-The main causes of the failure of the Revolt of 1857 firstly the lack of unity, planning and efficient leadership on the Indian side and secondly the organisational and military superiority of the English side who was led by very able and experienced generals.

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