Consider the following statements regarding the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946: Statement I: The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny began in February 1946 at HMIS Talwar in Bombay and was initially driven by grievances such as racial discrimination and ill-treatment by British officers. Statement II: The mutiny was an largely a military protest and received no significant support from political organisations or civilians outside the naval establishments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

The mutiny began on 18 February 1946 at HMIS Talwar in Bombay. The grievances included racial discrimination, poor-quality food, unequal pay and abuse by superior officers. The uprising subsequently spread to other naval establishments and received civilian and political support, including demonstrations and strikes in Bombay.

Source: IE