Question

What was the ratio of Indian soldiers and Europeans in the army at the time of 1857 revolt?
A. 5:1
B.4:2
C.6:1
D.7:2

Answer 1

Hint: The revolt which took place in 1857 revolt was the first organised rebellion against the British East India Company. Even though it was a major turning point, victory could not be achieved. The mutiny began in Meerut among the sepoys. The Sepoys in Bengal rebelled against their British officers. The revolt is also described as the Sepoy Mutiny or the Great War of Independence.

Complete answer: The Revolt of 1857 made it possible to see the British oppression that was carried out on the Indians. It was very obvious that the British had come to take advantage of India’s resources and exploit the people. It began on 10th May 1857. The sepoys under the Bengal Presidency started the revolt against their British superiors. The leaders of the revolt of 1857 were important people from the royal families like Nana Saheb, Rani Laxmi Bai and Tantiya Tope. The ratio of Indian soldiers and Europeans was 6:1. The Indian soldiers revolted because of the greased cartridges that were greased with the fat of cows and pigs. The soldiers were required to open the cartridges with their mouths. This is what they objected to which was the main cause behind the revolt of 1857. The rebellion commenced when a sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked a British sergeant and injured his assistant. This incident took place in Barrackpore. Mangal Pandey was ordered to be arrested but he refused to submit. He was later hanged. On the same day in Meerut, the cavalry was doing parades and broke ranks and freed the soldiers of the 3rd regiment.
Therefore, option C is correct.

Note: The revolt of 1857 brought an end to the rule of the British East India Company in India and placed India directly under the British government. The representatives of the British government would rule India indirectly. The main reasons of failure of the sepoy mutiny were: the rebellion needed a good leader, there was no plan as to what would happen after the British were defeated, entire India was not affected and not everyone took part in the revolt.