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Revolt of 1857: India’s First War of Independence

Introduction of Revolt of 1857

Causеs of thе Rеvolt

Coursе of thе Rеvolt

Consеquеncеs of thе Rеvolt

Conclusion

1. What year did the Revolt of 1857 start?
a) 1854
b) 1856
c) 1857
d) 1860
Solution: c) 1857

2. Who was the last Mughal Emperor during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Akbar II
b) Shah Alam II
c) Bahadur Shah II
d) Aurangzeb
Solution: c) Bahadur Shah II

3. The Revolt of 1857 began in which city?
a) Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Lucknow
d) Agra
Solution: a) Delhi

4. The immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of which type of cartridges?
a) Paper cartridges
b) Iron cartridges
c) Brass cartridges
d) Wooden cartridges
Solution: a) Paper cartridges

5. Who was the leader of the revolt in Kanpur (Cawnpore)?
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Bahadur Shah II
c) Nana Sahib
d) Mangal Pandey
Solution: c) Nana Sahib

6. Who was the British Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Wellesley
d) Lord Cornwallis
Solution: b) Lord Canning

7. The leader of the revolt in Jhansi was:
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Tantia Tope
c) Kunwar Singh
d) Bahadur Shah II
Solution: a) Rani Lakshmibai

8. Who was known as the “Heroine of the 1857 Uprising”?
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Begum Hazrat Mahal
c) Rani Padmini
d) Rani Durgavati
Solution: b) Begum Hazrat Mahal

9. Who was the British officer killed by Mangal Pandey, leading to his execution and sparking the revolt?
a) Lord Dalhousie
b) General Dyer
c) Captain William Gordon
d) Lieutenant Baugh
Solution: d) Lieutenant Baugh

10. The revolt started in Meerut due to the refusal of soldiers to use which cartridges?
a) Paper cartridges
b) Brass cartridges
c) Leather cartridges
d) Iron cartridges
Solution: a) Paper cartridges

11. Who led the revolt in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Kunwar Singh
b) Mangal Pandey
c) Rani Lakshmibai
d) Bahadur Shah II
Solution: a) Kunwar Singh

12. Which British officer played a key role in suppressing the revolt in Lucknow?
a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
b) Captain John Nicholson
c) General Dyer
d) Lord Cornwallis
Solution: b) Captain John Nicholson

13. Who led the revolt in Bareilly and Rohilkhand region?
a) Nana Sahib
b) Tantia Tope
c) Rani Padmini
d) Begum Hazrat Mahal
Solution: b) Tantia Tope

14. Which city became the center of the revolt in the Central India region?
a) Kanpur
b) Delhi
c) Jhansi
d) Gwalior
Solution: d) Gwalior

15. The British policy of Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, was a major cause of the revolt. What did this policy involve?
a) Annexing Indian princely states without natural heirs
b) Granting more autonomy to princely states
c) Reducing taxes on princely states
d) Encouraging the industrialization of princely states
Solution: a) Annexing Indian princely states without natural heirs

16. Who famously declared Bahadur Shah II as the Emperor of India during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Tantia Tope
c) Nana Sahib
d) Kunwar Singh
Solution: c) Nana Sahib

17. What role did sepoys (Indian soldiers in British service) play in the Revolt of 1857?
a) They actively supported the British
b) They were neutral and did not participate
c) They were the main participants in the revolt
d) They initially joined the revolt but later switched sides
Solution: c) They were the main participants in the revolt

18. Who authored the famous Urdu poem “Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri” during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Mirza Ghalib
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Bahadur Shah II
d) Muhammad Iqbal
Solution: a) Mirza Ghalib

19. The Rani of which Indian princely state actively participated in the revolt and fought against the British?
a) Jaipur
b) Mysore
c) Jodhpur
d) Jhansi
Solution: d) Jhansi

20. What was the fate of Bahadur Shah II after the revolt was suppressed?
a) He was exiled to Burma (Myanmar)
b) He was executed by the British
c) He was allowed to retire peacefully
d) He was pardoned and given a pension
Solution: b) He was executed by the British

21. Who among the following British officials famously put down the rebellion in Kanpur (Cawnpore)?
a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Captain John Nicholson
c) General Dyer
d) General Hugh Wheeler
Solution: d) General Hugh Wheeler

22. What was the immediate aftermath of the Revolt of 1857 on the governance of India?
a) The British Crown took direct control from the East India Company
b) The East India Company retained full control
c) The Mughal Emperor regained full power
d) India was divided into smaller princely states
Solution: a) The British Crown took direct control from the East India Company

23. Who was known as the “Hero of Arrah” for his role in defending the town against the British forces during the revolt?
a) Nana Sahib
b) Tantia Tope
c) Kunwar Singh
d) Bahadur Shah II
Solution: c) Kunwar Singh

24. What role did the Indian newspapers and media play during the Revolt of 1857?
a) They actively supported the British authorities
b) They were banned by the British authorities
c) They provided a platform for revolutionary ideas and information
d) They remained neutral and did not cover the events
Solution: c) They provided a platform for revolutionary ideas and information

25. The Revolt of 1857 is often referred to as India’s “First War of Independence.” What was its impact on India’s struggle for independence in the subsequent years?
a) It directly led to India’s independence
b) It inspired later generations of freedom fighters
c) It had no significant impact on the independence movement
d) It led to increased British control over India
Solution: b) It inspired later generations of freedom fighters

26. What was the role of Rani Padmini during the Revolt of 1857?
a) She led the revolt in Kanpur
b) She was a prominent poet who inspired revolutionaries
c) She defended a fort in Rajasthan against the British
d) She supported the British authorities
Solution: c) She defended a fort in Rajasthan against the British

27. The revolt had a significant impact on Indian society and culture. Which reform movement gained momentum in its aftermath?
a) Arya Samaj
b) Ramakrishna Mission
c) Aligarh Movement
d) Khilafat Movement
Solution: a) Arya Samaj

28. Who was the British officer in charge of Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
a) General Dyer
b) General Hugh Wheeler
c) Captain John Nicholson
d) Major William Hodson
Solution: d) Major William Hodson

29. The revolt witnessed the emergence of a woman leader who played a significant role. Who was she?
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Begum Hazrat Mahal
c) Rani Padmini
d) Jhalkari Bai
Solution: b) Begum Hazrat Mahal

30. Which city was the center of British administration in India during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
d) Lucknow
Solution: b) Kolkata

31. What was the outcome of the revolt in terms of religious tensions?

a) It led to increased religious tolerance
b) It heightened religious divisions and tensions
c) It resulted in the spread of a single religion
d) It had no impact on religious dynamics
Solution: b) It heightened religious divisions and tensions

32. Who was the Governor-General who formally announced the end of the Revolt of 1857?
a) Lord Canning
b) Lord Dalhousie
c) Lord Cornwallis
d) Lord Wellesley
Solution: a) Lord Canning

33. What was the role of Bahadur Shah II during the Revolt of 1857?
a) He actively led the revolt
b) He played a symbolic role as a leader
c) He supported the British authorities
d) He remained neutral and uninvolved
Solution: b) He played a symbolic role as a leader

34. Which British officer is known for his brutal actions during the suppression of the revolt, especially at Jallianwala Bagh later on?
a) Captain John Nicholson
b) General Dyer
c) Major William Hodson
d) Lord Curzon
Solution: b) General Dyer

35. The Revolt of 1857 marked a turning point in the British approach towards India. What was the outcome of the revolt on the British governance policies?
a) The British became more lenient and accommodating
b) The British reinforced their control and tightened their grip
c) The British withdrew from India completely
d) The British granted full independence to India
Solution: b) The British reinforced their control and tightened their grip

36. Who among the following played a significant role in the revolt in Bihar and led the peasant rebellion against the British?
a) Rani Lakshmibai
b) Bahadur Shah II
c) Kunwar Singh
d) Nana Sahib
Solution: c) Kunwar Singh

37. Which Indian city was the last to be recaptured by the British during the suppression of the revolt?
a) Delhi
b) Kanpur
c) Lucknow
d) Jhansi
Solution: c) Lucknow

38. What was the impact of the Revolt of 1857 on the British East India Company?
a) It led to the dissolution of the company
b) It reinforced the company’s authority
c) It resulted in the company’s nationalization
d) It had no impact on the company’s status
Solution: a) It led to the dissolution of the company

39. Who is often referred to as the “Hero of Delhi” for his role in the defense of the city during the Revolt of 1857?
a) Kunwar Singh
b) Tantia Tope
c) Captain John Nicholson
d) Rani Lakshmibai
Solution: c) Captain John Nicholson

40. Which region of India witnessed the least participation in the Revolt of 1857?
a) Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Solution: b) Punjab

41. Which religious leader actively supported the British during the Revolt of 1857 and called upon his followers to do the same?
a) Guru Nanak
b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c) Swami Vivekananda
d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Solution: d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

42. What was the significance of the Red Fort in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
a) It served as the headquarters of the British forces
b) It was the residence of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II
c) It was the birthplace of the revolt
d) It was a symbol of British colonization
Solution: b) It was the residence of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II

43. The Revolt of 1857 had a profound impact on the subsequent freedom movement. What was the immediate effect of the revolt on the Indian National Congress?
a) The Indian National Congress was formed immediately after the revolt
b) The Indian National Congress was disbanded due to the revolt
c) The Indian National Congress had no connection to the revolt
d) The Indian National Congress was formed several decades later
Solution: d) The Indian National Congress was formed several decades later

44. Who is remembered as a brave woman warrior who fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai in the revolt and took command after the Rani’s death?
a) Begum Hazrat Mahal
b) Rani Padmini
c) Jhalkari Bai
d) Rani Durgavati
Solution: c) Jhalkari Bai

45. What was the role of the Marathas in the Revolt of 1857?
a) They provided strong support to the British
b) They remained neutral and uninvolved
c) They played a leading role in the revolt
d) They supported the revolt initially but later withdrew
Solution: b) They remained neutral and uninvolved

46. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the revolt in the Awadh region?
a) Nana Sahib
b) Tantia Tope
c) Kunwar Singh
d) Bahadur Shah II
Solution: a) Nana Sahib

47. The Revolt of 1857 had implications beyond India’s borders. How did the British Crown react to the events of the revolt?
a) The British Crown responded with immediate withdrawal from India
b) The British Crown took a stronger interest in Indian affairs
c) The British Crown granted full autonomy to India
d) The British Crown remained indifferent to the events
Solution: b) The British Crown took a stronger interest in Indian affairs

48. What was the role of Rani Chennamma of Kittur in the Revolt of 1857?
a) She actively participated in the revolt in North India
b) She led the revolt in Karnataka and defended her kingdom against the British
c) She supported the British authorities
d) She was a prominent poet who inspired the revolutionaries
Solution: b) She led the revolt in Karnataka and defended her kingdom against the British

49. Which British officer is known for his controversial action of executing Bahadur Shah II’s sons in front of him during the suppression of the revolt?
a) Captain John Nicholson
b) General Dyer
c) Major William Hodson
d) Lord Curzon
Solution: c) Major William Hodson

50. How did the Revolt of 1857 contribute to the shaping of India’s national identity and collective memory?
a) It had no impact on India’s national identity
b) It reinforced regionaldivisions and identities
c) It played a significant role in shaping a unified Indian identity
d) It resulted in the loss of Indian cultural heritage
Solution: c) It played a significant role in shaping a unified Indian identity

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