Spot the 1857 lie

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. False statement

   The cartridges were greased with wax

   Statements

   1. The revolt began in May 1857
   2. It spread beginning from Meerut
   3. The cartridges were greased with wax

2. False statement

   The sepoys welcomed the new cartridges

   Statements

   1. The sepoys welcomed the new cartridges
   2. Lakshmibai of Jhansi joined the fight
   3. Over 3,000 rebels entered Delhi

3. False statement

   The Company kept full rule until 1947

   Statements

   1. The rising began at Meerut
   2. The Company kept full rule until 1947
   3. Bahadur Shah Zafar was in Delhi

Instructions

One statement in each set is false. Tap it.

Explanation