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Question
Give any two reasons to indicate that the revolt of 1857 was an important landmark in India’s struggle for freedom.
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Solution
(i) The revolt of 1857 was suppressed but the spirit of freedom which had animated the revolt, would be suppressed.
(ii) The memory of the revolt inspired Indians to go ahead with their struggle for freedom.
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