Which of the following facts is true with reference to the General Service Enlistment Act?

It demanded that Indian soldiers be ready to fight abroad.

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It forbade Indian soldiers from fighting within Indian territory.

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It significantly reduced the pay of Indian soldiers.

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It declared that Indian soldiers could only reach the rank of subedar.

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Solution

The correct option is A It demanded that Indian soldiers be ready to fight abroad.
The introduction of the General Service Enlistment Act created a great deal of resentment since it mandated the sepoys to be ready to serve on foreign soil. This went against the religious sentiments of the natives who believed that it was forbidden for them to embark on sea voyages.

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