Multiple choice

Which of the following was/were the cause(s) of the revolt of 1857?

  1. Nana Sahib was refused pension as he was not the natural heir to his empire.
  2. Lucknow was annexed in 1856 owing to Doctrine of Lapse.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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Explanation

Cause 1 is correct: Nana Sahib was refused pension as he was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II. Cause II is incorrect: Lucknow was annexed in 1856 on the charges of maladministration, not owing to Doctrine of Lapse.

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