What became clear when soldiers called by the government mutinied?

Correct answer: The Tsarist regime could no longer rely on its repressive military forces

During the February Revolution, the government called soldiers to suppress the demonstrators, but many soldiers mutinied instead of obeying orders. This showed that the Tsarist regime could no longer depend even on the army, its main instrument of repression. Option B is incorrect because the mutiny weakened, rather than strengthened, government control. Exam tip: when the army turns against a ruler, it is often a major sign that the regime is collapsing.