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    What was the ratio of British troops in India?
    Solution
    The number of the British troops in India was never very large with the British in the ratio as low as one in four thousand.
  • Question 2
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    Who recommended that more British soldiers should be recruited in Indian army?
    Solution
    The number of British troops in India was never very large with the British in the ratio as low as one in four thousand. Lord Dalhousie had recommended that more British soldiers should be recruited into the army. This could not come through, Thus, it made it easier for a large number of Indian soldiers to take up arms against the British.
  • Question 3
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    When the Post Office Act was introduced?
    Solution
    The extension of British dominion in India adversely affected the service conditions of the sepoys. They were required to serve in areas away from their homes without extra payment and additional Bhatta. The Post Office Act of 1854 withdrew the privilege of free postage enjoyed by sepoys.
  • Question 4
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    Under which Act Indian Soldiers could be sent overseas on duty?
    Solution
    According to traditional belief, it was a taboo for the Brahmin to cross the seas. The British Parliament passed the General Service Enlistment Act in 1856. As per this Act, Indian soldiers could be sent overseas on duty.
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    All higher positions in employment were reserved for whom?
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    All higher positions in employment were reserved for the British, irrespective of thier performance. Even the Indian soldiers formerly occupying high positions in the armies of native princes could not rise above the rank of a subedar.
  • Question 6
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    When the abolition of Sati introduced?
    Solution
    Some of the social reforms introduced by the British in India were aimed at improving the conditions of the people. However, while introducing such reforms the feelings of the people were not taken into consideration. Like abolition of Sati, which was introduced in 1829 was not welcomed by the masses.
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    Who could not rise above the post of Subedar?
    Solution
    All higher positions in employment were reserved for the British, irrespective of thier performance. Even the Indian soldiers formerly occupying high positions in the armies of native princes could not rise above the rank of a Subedar.
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    What was the common procedure of cultivators for their inability to pay arrears of rent, land revenue and interest on debt?
    Solution
    The complex judicial system enabled the rich to oppress the poor. Flogging, torture and imprisonment of cultivators for their inability to pay arrears of rent, land revenue and interest on debt were quite common. Thus, the growing poverty made the poor desperate and led them to join a general uprising in the hopes of improving their lot.
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    Which of the following state became victim of the Doctrine of Lapse?
  • Question 10
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    How were the British different from Indians?
    Solution
    The British were different from Indians in race, religion and sentiments. In the 18th century, the British showed a friendly attitude towards Indians religions. They had no particular zeal for their own religion and the Company even acted as a trustee of some Hindu temples. However in the 19th century this attitude underwent a change. The British began to interfere with local religious and social customs.
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