History · Revolt of 1857

Consider the following statements regarding the immediate military grievances that sparked the Revolt of 1857: 1. The General Service Enlistment Act (1856) required recruits to serve overseas, which conflicted with the religious beliefs of high-caste Hindus. 2. The introduction of the Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle, with cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, acted as the immediate trigger. 3. The policy of reducing the overall proportion of Indian soldiers in the Bengal Army while increasing Europeans was the primary immediate military grievance. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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