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In the history of 1857, what does 'mutiny' mean?
AA war between two princely states
BCollective disobedience in the army
CA peaceful protest by civilians
DA rebellion of peasants and zamindars
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Collective disobedience in the army
Mutiny is disobedience of rules by soldiers, while revolt refers to the wider rising of civilians.
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