Question

Which of the following were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?

1.Discriminatory tariff policy against the Indian products.
2.Influx of the British manufactured goods.
3.Effects of Zamindari system.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3

Discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products and destruction of traditional handicrafts resulted into deindustrialization which resulted in unemployment. The craftsmen were destroyed by the influx of the British manufactured goods. Peasants were ruined through exorbitant charges made from their lands by the new class of landlords created under the Zamindari system introduced by the British.