Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct?

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Q: 62 (NDA-II/2020)

Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct?

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History

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,17,20,5,3,17,12

Option 1 states that the Revolt of 1857 was carefully organized and planned by the Rajas, Nawabs, and Taluars. However, this statement is incorrect. The Revolt was not a meticulously planned rebellion led by a specific group of leaders. Instead, it was a spontaneous outbreak of discontent and resistance against British rule.

Option 2 claims that rumors and prophecies did not play a role in the outbreak and spread of the Revolt. This statement is also incorrect. Rumors and prophecies did, in fact, play a significant role in fueling the Revolt. These rumors and prophecies often spread among the Indian soldiers in the British army, creating a sense of unrest and rebellion.

Option 3 is the correct answer. It states that the rebel proclamations in 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population regardless of their caste and creed. This statement is accurate. The rebel leaders sought to unite people from different backgrounds and religions against British rule. They emphasized the need for unity and equal treatment for all.

Option 4 suggests that the British quickly and easily controlled the rebels during the Revolt. However, this statement is incorrect. The Revolt of 1857 posed a significant challenge to British rule and took