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Q34. Consider the following events: 1. Indigo Revolt 2. Santhal Rebellion 3. Deccan Riot 4. Mutiny of the Sepoys The correct chronological sequence of these events is:

Consider the following events:

  1. Indigo Revolt
  2. Santhal Rebellion
  3. Deccan Riot
  4. Mutiny of the Sepoys The correct chronological sequence of these events is:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 2, 4, 1, 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The chronological sequence is:

  1. Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856): Led by Sido and Kanhu in the Rajmahal hills.
  2. Mutiny of the Sepoys (1857–1858): The Great Revolt against East India Company rule.
  3. Indigo Revolt (1859–1860): Peasant movement in Bengal against European indigo planters.
  4. Deccan Riots (1875): Peasant uprisings against Gujarati and Marwari moneylenders in Pune and Ahmednagar districts of Maharashtra. Therefore, the order is 2, 4, 1, 3.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q34)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 2, 4, 1, 3

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