Q. When did the Britishers finally take over Awadh?
A). 1848
B). 1801
C). 1837
D). 1856
Answer: D). 1856
Explanation: In 1801, a subsidiary alliance was imposed on Awadh and in 1856 British annexed Awadh in 1856 on the pretext of “misgovernance.”
Q. Which Governor-General announced that after the death of Bahadur Shah Zafar, his family would be shifted out of the Red Fort?
A). Lord Dalhousie
B). Lord Canning
C). Lord Wellesley
D). Lord Hastings
Answer: A). Lord Dalhousie
Explanation: In 1849, Lord Dalhousie declared that after Bahadur Shah Zafar’s death, his successors would no longer be allowed to live inside the Red Fort.
Q. Which Governor-General decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king?
A). Lord Canning
B). Lord Dalhousie
C). Lord Wellesley
D). Lord Amherst
Answer: A). Lord Canning
Explanation: Lord Canning announced in 1856 that after Bahadur Shah Zafar, there would be no further Mughal kings, ending the Mughal dynasty’s official status.
Q. Why were peasants and zamindars unhappy with the Britishers?
A). Heavy taxes and strict revenue policies
B). Free land distribution to farmers
C). Reduction of land revenue
D). Complete abolition of zamindari system
Answer: A). Heavy taxes and strict revenue policies
Explanation: Peasants and zamindars were unhappy because the British imposed high land revenue, harsh collection methods, and often confiscated land when taxes were not paid.
Q. Which of these is not a reason for the sepoys being unhappy with the Britishers?
A). Low salaries and poor conditions of service
B). Restrictions on religious practices
C). Introduction of new rifles associated with greased cartridges
D). Granting sepoys complete freedom in promotions
Answer: D). Granting sepoys complete freedom in promotions
Explanation: Sepoys were upset due to low pay, lack of promotion, racial discrimination, and the greased cartridges issue.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a reform that became a cause of the Revolt of 1857?
A). Promotion of English-language education
B). Abolition of Sati
C). Widow Remarriage Act
D). Promotion of Indian soldiers to high ranks
Answer: D). Promotion of Indian soldiers to high ranks
Q. Who is the author of Majha Pravaas?
A). Jyotiba Phule
B). Govind Sakharam Sardesai
C). Vishnubhatt Godse
D). Balshastri Jambhekar
Answer: C). Vishnubhatt Godse
Explanation: Majha Pravaas was written by Vishnubhat Godse, who recorded his experiences during 1857.
Q. Who wrote the book From Sepoy to Subedar?
A). Sitaram Pandey
B). Vishnubhatt Godse
C). Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
D). Mangal Pandey
Answer: A). Sitaram Pandey
Explanation: From Sepoy to Subedar is the memoir of Sitaram Pandey, a sepoy who narrated his experiences in the British Indian Army. Norgate translated it into english.
Q. When soldiers as a group disobey their officer in the army, it is called
A). Rebellion
B). Mutiny
C). Revolt
D). Protest
Answer: B). Mutiny
Explanation: When soldiers collectively refuse to obey orders, it is specifically termed a mutiny.
Q. Match the following dates with the correct events of 1857:
1. 29 March 1857
2. 9 May 1857
3. 10 May 1857
A). Sepoys at Meerut broke out in open revolt
B). Mangal Pandey attacked British officers at Barrackpore
C). 85 sepoys at Meerut were court-martialled and punished
Options:
A). 1–A, 2–B, 3–C
B). 1–C, 2–A, 3–B
C). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
D). 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
Answer: C). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
Explanation: The sepoys of Meerut rode all night of 10 may to reach Delhi in the early hours next morning and gathered around the walls of the Red Fort demanded to meet Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Q. Match the following centres of the 1857 Revolt with their leaders:
1. Kanpur A). Begum Hazrat Mahal
2. Lucknow B). Rani Lakshmibai
3. Jhansi C). Nana Saheb
4. Bihar D). Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
5. Faizabad E). Kunwar Singh
Options:
A). 1–E, 2–D, 3–C, 4–A, 5–B
B). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A, 4–D, 5–E
C). 1–D, 2–B, 3–E, 4–C, 5–A
D). 1–C, 2–A, 3–B, 4–E, 5–D
Answer: D). 1–C, 2–A, 3–B, 4–E, 5–D
Q. Who was the adopted son of Baji Rao II?
A). Nana Saheb
B). Bakht Khan
C). Tantia Tope
D). Kunwar Singh
Answer: A). Nana Saheb
Explanation: Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, and he played a key role in the 1857 Revolt
Q. Match the following leaders of the 1857 Revolt with their descriptions:
1. Birjis Qadr
2. Bakht Khan
3. Tantia Tope
A). A soldier from Bareilly
B). Son of the last Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah and Begum Hazrat Mahal
C). General of Nana Saheb
Options:
A). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
B). 1–A, 2–B, 3–C
C). 1–C, 2–A, 3–B
D). 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
Answer: D). 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
Q. Match the following cities with the dates when the British were able to take control during the 1857 Revolt:
1. Delhi A). March 1858
2. Lucknow B). September 1857
Options:
A). 1–A, 2–B
B). 1–B, 2–A
Answer: B). 1–B, 2–A
Q. Rani Lakshmibai was defeated and killed in
A). November 1857
B). June 1858
C). September 1858
D). February 1859
Answer: B). June 1858
Q. Tantia Tope was killed in
A). 1859
B). 1860
C). 1861
D). 1858
Answer: A). 1859
Explanation: Tantia Tope, a prominent leader of the 1857 Revolt, was captured and executed by the British in April 1859 while continuing guerrilla warfare against them.
Q. After 1857, Bahadur Shah Zafar and his wife Begum Zinat Mahal were sent to
A). Rangoon
B). London
C). Lucknow
D). Agra
Answer: A). Rangoon
Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar sons were shot dead before his eyes and He died in Rangoon jail in 1862.
Q. Which of the following is not true about the aftermath of the 1857 Revolt?
A). The British Crown took direct control of India
B). The number of european soldier increased
C). Indians were given equal participation in administration
D). Soldier were recruited from among the Gurkhas, Sikhs and Pathans
Answer: C). Indians were given equal participation in administration
Q. Which office was created by the New Act of 1858 to govern India?
A). Viceroy of India
B). Governor-General of India
C). Prime Minister of India
D). Secretary of State for India
Answer: D). Secretary of State for India
Explanation: The Act created the office of Secretary of State for India in London, who was given full control over Indian administration.
Q. Who was the personal representative of the British Crown in India after the New Act of 1858?
A). Viceroy of India
B). Governor-General of Bengal
C). Secretary of State for India
D). Commander-in-Chief of India
Answer: A). Viceroy of India
Explanation: The Viceroy (Governor General of India) acted as the personal representative of the British Crown in India.
Q. Which statement is NOT true about the Taiping Rebellion?
A). It was led by Hong Xiuquan
B). It aimed to establish a kingdom where Christianity was practiced and with no social social difference.
C). It aim to establish Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace
D). The rebellion were successful
Answer: D). The rebellion were successful
Explanation: The British and French armed forces operating in China helped the emperor of the Qing dynasty to put down the Taiping Rebellion.