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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) The commencement of Enfield Rifle was reason for the beginning of  the revolt of 1857. 2) The revolt broke out only in Northern and central part of India.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) The commencement of Enfield Rifle was reason for the beginning of  the revolt of 1857. 2) The revolt broke out only in Northern and central part of India. Correct Answer Only 1

The correct option is 1 i.e, Only 1.

  • The introduction of the Enfield rifle was one of the major reasons for the start of the revolt.
  • The gun powder cartridges of Enfield Rifle were made from cow and pig fat.
  • The rebels refused to bite these cartridges.
  • And it became one of the major reasons for this revolt.
  • This revolt broke out not only in the Northern and central parts of India but also in the eastern and western parts of the country.
  • Considering some important places, revolt in Jhansi was led by Rani Lakshmi Bai
  • In Lucknow, it was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal.
  • In Kanpur, It was led by Nana Saheb.
  • In Bihar, It was led by Kunwar Singh.

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