Q1. Given below are two statements: Statement I: In the context of the revolt of 1857, the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population. Statement II: Mutiny was a collective disobedience of rules and regulations within the armed forces. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Explanation
In the context of 1857, “revolt” is broader than a purely military event and points to the uprising of wider civilian groups, including peasants, townspeople and local elites in several regions. “Mutiny” is narrower: it means collective disobedience or rebellion by soldiers within the armed forces against military rules and authority. Since the first statement correctly captures the civilian dimension of revolt and the second correctly defines mutiny within the military, the answer that accepts both statements is consistent. Answers rejecting either statement miss this distinction.