Choose the correct option based on the statements given below.

Statement 1: The Vellore Revolt had the makings of the Revolt of 1857.

Statement 2: Unlilke the Sepoy Mutiny, there was no civil rebellion right after this.

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

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Statement 2 is correct but statement 1 is correct.

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Both statements are correct and statement 2 is correct reason.

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Both statements are correct but statement 2 is incorrect reason.

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The correct option is C Both statements are correct and statement 2 is correct reason.
The Vellore Revolt of 1806 is said to have all the makings of the Revolt of 1857. They had similar reasons behind the revolt. But it failed to materialise as big as the Sepoy Mutiny did. One reason behind it was there was no civil rebellion after this. This contributed to the dying down of the revolt.

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Consider the following statements related to civil uprisings before 1857.

1. These sudden, localized revolts often took place due to feeling of Nationalism.

2. The civil rebellions began in Bengal and Bihar.

3. In South India Raja of Vijayanagaram revolted in 1794. The poligars revolted during 1790’s in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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Whom did the revolting sepoys declare as the leader of the 1857 Rebellion?

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