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After the revolt, the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was:
ALeft exactly the same
BRaised substantially
CRecorded but ignored
DReduced in number
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Reduced in number
1. The army had been the engine of the revolt.
2. It was decided the proportion of Indian soldiers would be reduced.
3. The forces were reorganised accordingly.
_Source: NCERT Class 8 History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_
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