Identify the place from where uprising of 1857 began?

Q. Identify the place from where uprising of 1857 began?

(a) Calcutta

(b) Meerut

(c) Delhi

(d) Kanpur

Ans: (b) Meerut

Explanation: The uprising of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Independence, began from (b) Meerut. On May 10, 1857, Indian soldiers (Sepoys) in the British Indian Army stationed in Meerut revolted against their British officers, which marked the initial spark of the wider rebellion. The revolt later spread to various parts of India, including Delhi, Kanpur, and other regions.