Question

Read the statements and choose the correct option.​
Assertion (A): The immediate cause for the Revolt of 1857 was the ​introduction of new Enfield rifles in the army.
Reason (R): ​The top of the cartridge of the Enfield rifles was to be removed using the mouth before loading it in the rifle. The cartridges were greased by the fat of pigs and the cows.

• A. A is true, but R is false.​
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.​
• C. A is false, but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.​

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.​

Solution: Option A - Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.​

Explanation:

• The immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 was the introduction of new Enfield rifles in the army.
• The top of the cartridge of this rifle was to be removed using the mouth before loading it into the rifle.
• These cartridges were coated with pig and cow fat.
• The Indian sepoys felt that the British were purposely trying to disrespect the religion of both the Hindus and the Muslims.
• This is because the Hindus worship the cow,
• and the Muslims find the pig unholy.