Question

Assertion (A): The Revolt of 1857 was brutally suppressed by the British army.

Reason (R): The failure of the rebellion was due to the absence of central authority.

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are wrong

• (A) is wrong and (R) is correct

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is correct.
  To put an end to the uprising, the British employed sophisticated military tactics and tremendous force. Entire villages were demolished, and numerous people and rebels were put to death.
• Reason (R) is correct.
  Lack of cooperation and united leadership among many rebel organizations was a major factor in the uprising's failure.