alleryHow did the Company first respond to the grease rumours?
AOrdered ungreased cartridges
BDisbanded the Bengal Army
CWithdrew every Enfield rifle
DBanned cartridges altogether
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ordered ungreased cartridges
1. The Company ordered cartridges supplied without grease and let sepoys apply their own lubricant.
2. This failed to calm fears and fed suspicion of concealment.
3. The other steps were not taken at this stage.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, The Enfield rifle_
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