HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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The revolt was supported whole heartedly by the educated, elite Indian everywhere
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The role of Hindu-Muslim unity in the revolt was acknowledged by many, including British officials
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The revolt did not spread to South India
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The diverse elements which took part in the revolt were united by their hatred of British rule
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Detailed explanation-1: -The incorrect statement is-It was enthusiastically supported by the educated elite everywhere. The revolt had a socio-religious cause because the British interfered in religious practices of Sati, Women’s education, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 1857 revolt is called the first war of independence. It changed the administration in India and the Government of India act 1858 came into existence. The revolt began at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny in Meerut. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Detailed explanation-3: -1 Answer. (a) The Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad was a monarch of the Hyderabad State, did not support the revolt of 1857.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.