Consider the following events:
I. Indigo Revolt
II. Santhal Rebellion
III. Deccan Riot
IV. Mutiny of the Sepoys
The correct chronological sequence of these events is:
A
IV, II, I, III
B
IV, II, III, I
C
II, IV, III, I
D
II, IV, I, III
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks for the correct chronological sequence of the given historical events.
2. Santhal Rebellion (II): Occurred in 1855-1856.
3. Mutiny of the Sepoys (IV): Refers to the Revolt of 1857.
4. Indigo Revolt (I): Occurred mainly in Bengal in 1859-1860.
5. Deccan Riots (III): Occurred in 1875.
6. Arranging these events chronologically: Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) -> Mutiny of the Sepoys (1857) -> Indigo Revolt (1859-60) -> Deccan Riot (1875).
7. The sequence is II, IV, I, III.