While the greased cartridge controversy is often seen as the immediate trigger for the 1857 Revolt, which of the following best explains how systemic discrimination against sepoys played a critical role in converting discontent into armed rebellion?
यद्यपि चर्बी लगे कारतूस का विवाद अक्सर 1857 के विद्रोह (revolt) का तात्कालिक कारण माना जाता है, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सबसे अच्छी तरह स्पष्ट करता है कि सिपाहियों के विरुद्ध व्यवस्थागत भेदभाव (discrimination) ने असंतोष को सशस्त्र विद्रोह (armed rebellion) में बदलने में निर्णायक भूमिका कैसे निभाई?
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Answer: (C) Sepoys faced unequal pay, lack of promotional opportunities, overseas service rules violating caste norms, and racial disrespect, all of which created deep-seated resentment even before the cartridge issue.
Source: SSC Steno · 10 Sep 2026 · Shift 1। Solution: Prashant Sir, Sarvagya।Source: SSC Steno · 10 Sep 2026 · Shift 1. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Sarvagya.