CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · History / Revolt of 1857 · medium
Statement (A): Bahadur Shah Zafar wrote letters to all the chiefs and rulers to organise a confederacy of Indian states to fight the British.
Statement (B): Bahadur Shah Zafar's decision to bless the rebellion of 1857 changed the entire situation dramatically.
A.(A) is true but (B) is false.
B.(A) is false, but (B) is true.
C.Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) was ensured because of (A).✓ Correct
D.Both (A) and (B) are true but (A) has no relationship with (B).
Explanation
Bahadur Shah Zafar did write letters to chiefs and rulers urging them to form a confederacy to fight the British, and his decision to bless the 1857 rebellion gave it legitimacy and changed the situation dramatically, attracting wider support. The two events are related — his blessing made his outreach to other rulers more impactful. Both statements are true and connected.
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