The correct answer is: a) Deepened mistrust between the British and Assamese
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a major uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company. The revolt began in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on 10 May 1857, and spread to other parts of India, including Assam.
The revolt was a major turning point in the history of British rule in India. It led to the end of the East India Company’s rule and the establishment of direct British rule in India. The revolt also led to a deep mistrust between the British and the Indian people.
In Assam, the revolt had a significant impact on the relationship between the British and the Assamese people. The revolt led to a loss of confidence in the British government among the Assamese people. This loss of confidence was further compounded by the British government’s harsh response to the revolt.
The British government’s response to the revolt was to punish the rebels and to tighten its control over Assam. This led to further resentment among the Assamese people. The deep mistrust between the British and the Assamese people that was created by the revolt has continued to this day.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Economic decline is not a long-term consequence of the Revolt of 1857 in Assam. The revolt did lead to some economic decline in the short term, but the economy of Assam recovered in the long term.
- Option c) Rise of new social movements is not a long-term consequence of the Revolt of 1857 in Assam. There were some new social movements that emerged in Assam in the aftermath of the revolt, but these movements did not have a lasting impact.
- Option d) Religious revivalism is not a long-term consequence of the Revolt of 1857 in Assam. There was some religious revivalism in Assam in the aftermath of the revolt, but this revivalism did not have a lasting impact.