Question

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: The British adopted the Doctrine of Lapse.

Statement 2: Annexation of various princely states led to the revolt of 1857.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are true.

There were several political, social, and military causes which led to what we now call the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. The annexation of the princely states angered Indian royalty and led to their involvement in the fight for freedom.