alleryThe 1856 Enlistment Act made Bengal Army units liable for what?
ADuty in the cavalry
BDuty in princely courts
CService for life only
DOverseas service
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Overseas service
1. The Enlistment Act of 1856 made Bengal Army units theoretically liable for overseas service.
2. It did not change the arm of service or place sepoys in courts.
3. So overseas service is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, The Bengal Army_
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