Q. “It was the string that had hanged him………..”. What was the 1857 rebel referring to?
(a) Electricity wires
(b) Telephone lines
(c) Television cable
(d) Telegraph
Ans: (d) Telegraph
Explanation: The correct option is Telegraph. The 1857 rebel was referring to the telegraph when he mentioned, “It was the string that had hanged him…” During the period of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the telegraph played a crucial role in communication and coordination for the British colonial administration. The rebel’s statement signifies the resentment and perception of the telegraph as a tool of oppression and control by the British authorities. The telegraph was seen as a symbol of British dominance and surveillance, and its efficient communication network was used by the British to maintain their authority and suppress the rebellion.
