Question

Which was the most important reason for popular discontent of first war of independence?

• A. Economic Causes
• B. Socio-Religious Causes
• C. Political Causes
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Economic Causes

The most important reason for the popular discontent was the economic exploitation by the British. The economic exploitation took the following forms:

• Exploitation of Economic Resources.
• Drain of Wealth
• Decay of Cottage Industries and Handicrafts
• Economic Decline of Peasantry.