Who among the following laid siege to the fortress in Jhansi in March 1858?

1. Sir Hugh Rose
2. Sir Colin Campbell
3. General Neil
4. Major Hudson

In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4. Assertion (A) is false, but.Reason (R) is true.

Assertion (A) : Rani Laxmibai fought like a true heroine.

Reason (R) : The Rani captured Gwalior and died fighting on the battlefield.

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