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The term 'revolt' in 1857 refers mainly to whose uprising?
ASepoys of the Bengal Army
BBritish officers in India
CThe civilian population
DChristian missionaries
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The civilian population
Revolt covers the rising of peasants, zamindars, rajas and jagirdars, whereas mutiny describes the sepoys' action.
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