The 'Sepoy Mutiny' at Vellore (1806) was triggered by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Sepoy Mutiny' at Vellore (1806) was triggered by:
A. Greased cartridges
B. Religious interference
C. New dress code and turbans
D. Low salaries
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Vellore Mutiny was sparked by a new uniform code that offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.

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Question #1
The 'Radcliffe Commission' was appointed to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan. In which month and year did the Radcliffe Line officially come into effect?
A. June 1947
B. January 1948
C. September 1947
D. August 1947

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Radcliffe Line was officially published on August 17, 1947, two days after India achieved independence from British colonial rule.

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Question #2
The INA trials were held at:
A. Meerut
B. Calcutta
C. Red Fort
D. Bombay

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The trials of INA officers inspired the freedom movement.

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Question #3
The 'JVP Committee' of 1948 was formed to consider which issue?
A. Economic planning
B. Linguistic provinces
C. Partition
D. National language

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
After the Dhar Commission, the JVP Committee (Nehru, Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya) was set up to reconsider the question of linguistic reorganization of states.

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