2009 · Q120
Assertion (A)First war of independence broke out in India in 1857 soon after the departure of Lord Dalhousie from India.
Reason (R)Lord Dalhousie’s annexationist policy had caused great discontent.
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- ABoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
Explanation
Both true; Dalhousie's annexationist policy caused the discontent behind 1857.