What consequence did the 1857 War have specifically for the Muslim community of India?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium War of Independence 1857 question asks: What consequence did the 1857 War have specifically for the Muslim community of India? The correct choice is A. Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression ✓
- B. Muslims were rewarded with more government jobs
Why not B: “Muslims were rewarded with more government jobs” does not fit this question. The answer is Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression.
- C. Muslims gained separate electorates immediately
Why not C: “Muslims gained separate electorates immediately” does not fit this question. The answer is Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression.
- D. Muslims were exempted from taxes
Why not D: “Muslims were exempted from taxes” does not fit this question. The answer is Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression.
Correct answer
A. Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression
Explanation
Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression (option A) is the accepted answer to “What consequence did the 1857 War have specifically for the Muslim community of India”. Option B (Muslims were rewarded with more government jobs) does not fit this question. Option C (Muslims gained separate electorates immediately) does not fit this question. Option D (Muslims were exempted from taxes) does not fit this question. For this War of Independence 1857 question, the accepted answer is Muslims were blamed more heavily and faced greater British repression.
Source: History of Pakistan and India
Tags: 1857 War, Aftermath
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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