Question

The Suez Canal was opened on 17 November, 1869. It was only 25 feet deep, 72 feet wide at the bottom, and 200 to 300 feet wide at the surface being the shortest trade link between Europe and countries on the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Which important event occurred in India before the opening of the Suez Canal?

• A. The Quit India Movement was launched.
• B. The First War of Indian Independence broke out.
• C. India became independent.
• D. India became a republic.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The First War of Indian Independence broke out.

The First War of Indian Indepencence or the Sepoy Mutiny took place in the year 1857. The official records state that the Mutiny broke out on the 10th of May 1857.