Directions: The question consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Assertion (A): The First War of Indian Independence against the British, also called the Sepoy Mutiny, took place in 1857.
Reason (R): The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder rifle cartridges, the use of which would have insulted both Hindu and Muslim religious practices, as the cartridges were greased with cow and goat fat.
1
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
3
A is true, but R is false.
4
A is false, but R is true.