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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 126

Which of the following were reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857? 1. The military superiority of the British 2. The rebels did not have a unified programme and ideology 3. There was a lack of support from all sections of society

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. All of the above
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (C) All of the above

Explanation

Superior British arms and communications, lack of unified leadership/ideology, and non-participation of many rulers, zamindars and the educated class led to failure.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: lack of broad support was also a reason.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: British military superiority was also a reason.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: all three contributed to the revolt's failure.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: all three are valid reasons.