Question : What was the strategic significance of Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857 ?
Option 1: It was the capital of the East India Company
Option 2: It was a major center of trade and commerce
Option 3: It was a key military and administrative center
Option 4: It was the birthplace of the revolt
Correct Answer: It was a key military and administrative center
Solution :
Correct Option: 3
Explanation: Lucknow was a key military and administrative center during the Revolt of 1857, and its siege was one of the most prolonged and fiercely contested battles of the uprising.