alleryWhy do some Indian politicians object to the term Indian Mutiny?
AIt belittles the importance of events
BIt wrongly dates the revolt
CIt ignores the role of princes
DIt names the wrong regiment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It belittles the importance of events
1. The term is seen by some as belittling the importance of what happened and reflecting an imperialistic attitude.
2. The objection is not about dates, princes or regiments.
3. So belittling the importance is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Nomenclature_
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