Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer.

Statement I: The introduction of western education was also viewed as an attack on the Indian social and religious customs.

Statement II: India's wealth was used to expand British trade and maintain their huge administrative staff in India.

1. Statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect.
2. Statement (I) is incorrect and statement (II) is correct.
3. Both statements (I) and (II) are incorrect.
4. Both statements (I) and (II) are correct.

Which among the following statements is incorrect?

1. Mangal Panday, a Sepoy at Barrackpore, refused to bite the cartridges.
2. Historians have held same views about the nature of the outbreak of 1857.
3. During the uprising, the British soldiers were well equipped with modern weapons than the Indian soldiers who fought with outdated weapons.
4. After the Revolt of 1857, the British started following the policy of 'divide and rule' to minimise the threat of any future rebellion.

The East India Company passed the General Service Enlistment Act in 1856 which made it compulsory for

1. all new recruits to serve overseas if required.
2. all new recruits to work till the age of 50 years.
3. all new recruits to work till the age of 35 years.
4. all new recruits to work for Bengal Royal Army for the period of at least five years.

Match the following columns :

Select an appropriate option:

1. (i) B, (ii) D, (iii) A, (iv) C
2. (i) C, (ii) D, (iii) B, (iv) A
3. (i) A, (ii) B, (iii) D, (iv) C
4. (i) C, (ii) A, (iii) D, (iv) B