There were many social practices that prevailed in early eighteenth century like sati, child marriage and untouchability.
The two oppressive policies of the British were agreement to abolish import duties on goods made in the England. This had a significant impact on Indian industries. They passed Regulation III in 1818. An Indian could be imprisoned without ever before a court.
In many ways common people suffered in that period of time like high taxation on farmers, skilled workers’ thumbs were slashed and Indians were being converted by british.
The reasons for the discontent that led to the 1857 War of Independence are as follows:-
(a) When the Santhals lost their territory, they became desperate and revolted.
(b) In the English army, sepoys were paid significantly less than white soldiers. As a result, they were dissatisfied and enraged.
(c) The Brahmins were enraged to learn that the bullets they had to eat contained cow blood, pig-fat.
(d) Many landowners were enraged because British policies had stripped them of their property.
Final Answer:
Hence, the answers of given statements are:-
1. Untouchability and child marriage.
2. Abolishment of Import duty and passing of Regulation III.
3. Conversion by british and losing jobs and lands.
4. The four reasons were,
Indians became slaves.
Unfairness with Indian soldier’s salary and allowances.
Indian customs were not being taken care of.
Landlords started losing their lands.