Which of these factors was a primary cause of the 1857 sepoy rebellion?
a) segregation of indian soldiers from british soldiers
b) desire for revenge for british abuses of indian civilians
c) mohatmas gandhi's imprisonment for speaking out against british rule
d) religious and cultural conflict between indian soldiers in the british commanders

The correct answer is "B".

The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a major uprising in India against British Rule, which was represented in the form of the British East India Company.

The rebellion was motivated by the perception of locals that the British were starting to commit numerous abuses which included invasive social style reforms, high taxes and the benefit of a small group of landowners.

The rebellion was eventually suppressed by the British Army.

the answer is b: a lockout