Multiple choice

Which of the following was not one of the major political causes of the revolt of 1857?

  1. Doctrine of Lapse

  2. The withdrawal of the pension of Nana Sahib

  3. Annexation of Punjab

  4. The absence of sovereignship of the British
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Explanation

The Doctrine of Lapse, the withdrawal of pensions, and the perception of British interference were major political causes. The annexation of Punjab occurred in 1849, which is generally considered a separate military and political event rather than a direct cause of the 1857 uprising.

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