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UPSC 1998: The educated middle class in India
(a)opposed the revolt of 1857
(b)supported the revolt of 1857
(c)remained neutral to the revolt of 1857
(d)fought against native rulers
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) remained neutral to the revolt of 1857
Western-educated Indians and the emerging middle class largely kept aloof from the 1857 uprising, viewing it as a feudal–military revolt rather than a nationalist movement; hence they remained neutral rather than supporting or actively opposing it. ([civilscracker.com](https://civilscracker.com/upsc-previous-year-questions-on-modern-history/?utm_source=openai))
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