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Which of the following statements is/are correct about army after the revolt of 1857?
1. Caste loyalties were encouraged among army men.
2. The old policy of excluding Indians from officer corps was abolished.
3. Discrimination on the basis of religion was practised during recruitment.

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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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All of the above
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The correct option is C Only 1 and 3
Discrimination on the basis of caste, region and religion was practised in the recruitment to the army. Older policy of excluding Indians from the officer corps was strictly maintained. Communal, caste, tribal and regional loyalties were encouraged among soldiers.

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