Q.Directions: The question consists of two statements an Assertion(A) and a Reason(R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

Assertion(A): The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut.

Reason(R): Primary cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle, which used cartridges lubricated with pigs’ and cows’ lard.

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Q.Directions: The question consists of two statements an Assertion(A) and a Reason(R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

Assertion(A): The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut.

Reason(R): Primary cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle, which used cartridges lubricated with pigs’ and cows’ lard.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 started in the cantonment area of Meerut and was sparked by an Indian soldier Mangal Pandey. So, the assertion is correct.

Though there were other cumulative factors as well which led to this dissension but the usage of greased animal fat cartridges, their objectionable oral usage for both Hindus and Muslims, served as a final jolt. So, the stated reason is correct and is the explanation for the assertion.

Hence "both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A" is the correct answer.

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