General Service Enlistment Act was passed in __________________.

The Correct Answer is: (a) 1856 AD

Explanation:
The General Service Enlistment Act was passed by the British Government in 1856, just a year before the Revolt of 1857. It was a significant cause of

discontent among the Indian sepoys of the British East India Company.

This Act required Indian soldiers (sepoys) to serve overseas (across the sea) whenever required by the British government.

This act, combined with other social and military grievances, contributed to the rising unrest that ultimately led to the first major rebellion against British rule — the Revolt of 1857.

Information Booster:
• The Act was passed during the time of Lord Canning, the last Governor-General and first Viceroy of India.
• It added to the growing list of grievances such as pay disparities, promotion issues, and racial discrimination.
• The Act became one of the spark points for the mutiny at Barrackpore and Meerut.
• The revolt began in May 1857 and is regarded as India's First War of Independence.