Question

Consider the following statements about the depiction of massacre of Cawnpore (Kanpur) in the newspaper Punch: A. An allegorical male figure of justice is depicted.
B. He bears a sword and shield in his hands.
C. The figure's posture is aggressive.
D. The figure is shown trampling sepoys under the feet.
E. The figure is carrying guns in hands. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C only
• B. A, C, E only
• C. C, D only
• D. A, B, D only

Hint:

British images after the Cawnpore incident used allegory, sword, shield and aggressive posture to create a mood of revenge.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
The massacre of Cawnpore or Kanpur during the Revolt of 1857 was used by British newspapers and magazines to create strong emotions of anger and revenge. The newspaper Punch published visual representations using allegorical figures.

Step 1: Understand the allegorical figure.
The figure of justice was represented symbolically. Such allegorical images were used to show British anger and the demand for punishment after the events at Cawnpore. So: \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check the objects carried by the figure.
The figure is shown with a sword and shield. These objects represent punishment, power, revenge and protection. So: \[ B = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check the posture of the figure.
The posture of the figure is aggressive. This aggressive posture reflects the mood of revenge after the Cawnpore incident. So: \[ C = \text{Correct} \]

Step 4: Check the incorrect statements.
The figure is not mainly represented as carrying guns. Therefore: \[ E = \text{Incorrect} \] The correct set from the given options is: \[ A,\ B,\ C \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) A, B, C only}} \]