Q. Which of the following was/were reasons for the outbreak of 1857 revolt?
1.Sati abolition
2.Widow remarriage approval
3.Prohibition of infanticide
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Act of 1856 providing for enrolment of high caste men as sepoys in the Bengal army stipulated that future recruits give up martial careers or their caste scruples.
This apart, acts such as the abolition of sati, legalization of remarriage of Hindu widows, prohibition of infanticide was viewed as interference in religious beliefs.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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