HPSC HCS 2017 · Question 55 of 100

Which of the following aspects of the revolt of 1857 is not correct?

Modern History

AIt had a diverse social participation
BIt was enthusiastically supported by the educated elite everywhereCorrect
CIt was great symbol of communal unity
DIt was limited only to northern India

Answer: B. It was enthusiastically supported by the educated elite everywhere

Explanation

The educated elite largely stayed aloof from or opposed the 1857 revolt, so enthusiastic universal elite support is the incorrect statement.

Source: Question text: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims GS Paper-I held 31-Mar-2019 (Drishti IAS official-paper transcription; cross-checked with Abhimanu IAS Set-D solved paper). Answers: official HPSC Series-D answer key.

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