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Q. With reference to the revolt of 1857 Consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Lord Canning was the governor general when the revolt took place.
- The Enfield rifles using greased cartridges were introduced by governor general Lord Hardinge.
- Colin Campbel was appointed as the commander of the British forces to fight the rebels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option D
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D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:Lord Canning was governor general of India from 1856 to 1862. He was also the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858.
Statement 2 is correct:Henry Hardinge, who was governor general of India from 1844 to 1848, attempted to modernize the army's equipment as governor general. The Enfield rifles that were first introduced used the greased cartridges that the Sepoys had rebelled against.
Statement 3 is correct:Colin Campbel was appointed Commander of the British Forces to recover the lost garrisons from the rebels. He came with his forces and rescued the besieged British garrison in Lucknow.
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D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:Lord Canning was governor general of India from 1856 to 1862. He was also the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858.
Statement 2 is correct:Henry Hardinge, who was governor general of India from 1844 to 1848, attempted to modernize the army's equipment as governor general. The Enfield rifles that were first introduced used the greased cartridges that the Sepoys had rebelled against.
Statement 3 is correct:Colin Campbel was appointed Commander of the British Forces to recover the lost garrisons from the rebels. He came with his forces and rescued the besieged British garrison in Lucknow.
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