Which European adversary did the Indian rebellions fight in the First War of Indian Independence?
A
French
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B
Portuguese
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C
British
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D
Dutch
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Solution
The correct option is C British Owing to political restlessness and several socio-religious reasons, the soldiers of Meerut rose in rebellion against the British in 1857. Several mutinies followed which are collectively referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence.