Question

With respect to the crisis that struck the Ottoman empire in 1875-78, consider the following statements:
1. The floods and droughts in parts of the empire caused certain discontent in the populace which led to the revolt.
2. The burden of taxation also caused a severe heartburn amongst the peasantry.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Answer 1

The empire had increased the rate of taxation earlier and the mounting debt also led to discomfort amongst the peasantry. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The lack of concern after a disaster and the sufferings caused due to the drought, built a sense of discontentment amongst the masses.