Q. Consider the following statements regarding Nana Sahib and the Revolt of 1857:

1. Nana Sahib emerged as a leading figure of the 1857 revolt in Kanpur.
2. His uprising was a direct result of the British denying him pension due to his status as the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
3. The Doctrine of Lapse was officially applied to Nana Sahib’s claim to pension.
4. The main cause of his participation was the general discontent among Indian soldiers.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1 and 2
Notes: Nana Sahib led the 1857 revolt at Kanpur (Statement 1) and his grievance stemmed from the British denial of pension due to his adopted status as Peshwa Baji Rao II’s son (Statement 2), though the Doctrine of Lapse applied to states, not pensions (Statement 3). General soldier discontent was broad but not his main cause (Statement 4).