SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

From which place did the Revolt of 1857 start?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Meerut.

The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, started in Meerut. On May 10, 1857, Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the British East India Company's army stationed at Meerut rebelled against their British officers. This mutiny quickly spread to other parts of India, leading to widespread uprisings and significant historical consequences.