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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a direct result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
A
The transfer of control over India from the British East India Company to the British Crown
B
The founding of the Indian National Congress by Mohandas Gandhi
C
The elimination of pig and cow fat from greased ammunition cartridges
D
The British conquest of Burma, Ceylon, Nepal, and Afghanistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The immediate result of the mutiny was a general housecleaning of the Indian administration. The East India Company was abolished in favour of the direct rule of India by the British government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The immediate result of the Sepoy Mutiny was a complete overhaul of the British Administration. The parliament of Britain held the East India Company’s excesses largely a factor in fermenting the Sepoy mutiny. For further reading check the following articles: Revolt of 1857, political and Economic Factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -The outcome of Revolt 1857 marked the dissolution of the East India Company, reorganization of the English army, Indian administration and financial system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer It ended the rule of East India Company, and the Queen took over. The Indian Army was recognized with the rule that the sepoys wouldn’t be in the higher posts. Criminal laws were reformed, and universities were opened. The Queen’s declarations of 1858 were implemented.

Detailed explanation-5: -Impact of Revolt of 1857 The major impact was the introduction of the Government of India Act, 1858 which abolished the rule of British East India Company and marked the beginning of British raj that bestowed powers in the hands of the British government to rule India directly through representatives.

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