Which one of the following was NOT a cause of the Revolt of 1857 ?

Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2017 · Topic: Revolt of 1857 (Background and Precursors to the Revolt of 1857)

1. The rumour that the British had mixed the bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour being sold in the market
2. The prophecy that British rule would come to an end on the centenary of the Battle of Plassey on 23rd June, 1857
3. Popular discontent with British rule
4. The prophecy that the end of British rule would lead to the end of the Kali Yuga and the return of Ram Rajya

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