Assertion [A]: New military regulations introduced by Sir John Cradock among the Indian sepoys was a direct insult for the sepoys.
Reason [R]: The most objectionable military regulation was the addition of a leather cockade made of animal skin.

A and R are false.

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A and R are true and R is the correct justification of A.

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A is true but R is false.

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A and R are true but R is not the correct justification of A.

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Solution

The correct option is B A and R are true and R is the correct justification of A.
The Indian sepoys despised the British for numerous reasons. Sir John Cradock brought in new regulations like soldiers were not allowed to wear caste marks, earrings or any other item related to their caste in uniform. They were also given a leather cockade made of animal skin. which hurt their cultural sentiment.

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