Read the two statements given below regarding the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. Select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).

(A) Ill-treatment of sepoys was one of the chief causes of the Rebellion.

(B) Loss of British prestige due to their defeat in the First Afghan war exploded the myth of their invincibility.

1. (B) contradicts (A)
2. (B) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (B) is false
4. (A) and (B) are independent of each other

Identify the consequences of the Great Uprising of 1857.

P : The East India Company's rule in India came to an end

Q : The Board of Directors became very powerful

R : The Government of India passed into the hands of the British Queen and Parliament

S : The Doctrine of Lapse was vigorously implemented

1. Q and R
2. P and R
3. R and S
4. P and S

Name the policy of annexation followed by Lord Dalhousie.

Give reasons as to why Nana Sahib was angry with the British.