Question

The religious causes for the Revolt are as follows:

1. Immediate cause
2. Reforms by Company
3. Activities of Christian Missionaries

Which of the above are true?

Options

• i and ii

• i and iii

• i, ii and iii

• ii and iii

Answer 1

i, ii and iii

Explanation:

During the company rule, people felt that the government was intentionally hurting their religious feelings. It was an attack on their religious freedom and an insult to them. The following are the religious causes of the Revolt:

(i) The soldiers were given cartridges lubricated with cow and pig fat. This infuriated both Muslims and Hindus.

(ii) Company Reforms: The Company introduced a number of religious and social reformers. Many Indians began to suspect that the government was attempting to deviate them from their own religion. Important reforms included the prohibition of the sati system, widow remarriage, and so on.

(iii) Christian Missionaries' Activities: During the company's rule, they were involved in the spread of education. However, the locals regarded them with suspicion. As a result, the people rose up in revolt against the foreign rule.