Multiple choice

Major cause of the Great Rebellion

  1. economic instability

  2. speculation

  3. beef & cow fat on rifle cartridges

  4. buying on the margin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was triggered by the rumor that the cartridges for the new Enfield rifle were greased with cow and pig fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

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