Q. The War of Independence of 1857 failed because
(a) The revolution was not well organised
(b) It was not supported by public
(c) There were differences of opinions
(d) All of these
Ans: (d) All of these
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) All of these.
The War of Independence of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Indian Independence, faced several challenges and factors that contributed to its failure. These include:
(a) The revolution was not well organized: The rebellion lacked a unified leadership and coordination among various rebel groups across different regions. There was a lack of centralized planning and strategy, which weakened the overall effectiveness of the uprising.
(b) It was not supported by the public: While there were pockets of support and participation from different sections of society, including soldiers, peasants, and some rulers, the rebellion did not receive widespread public support. Many sections of society remained neutral or even sided with the British, which limited the scale and impact of the uprising.
(c) There were differences of opinions: Within the rebel forces, there were differences of opinions on various issues, including the objectives of the rebellion, strategies, and leadership. These divisions weakened the unity and effectiveness of the rebellion.
These factors, combined with the superior military strength and tactics of the British, led to the ultimate failure of the War of Independence of 1857.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) All of these.
