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Practice revolt-of-1857 with 20 free MCQ questions covering modern-indian-history. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Who took over the leadership of the revolt in Bihar after the death of Kunwar Singh?
Explanation: The mantle of the old chief Kunwar Singh fell on his brother Amar Singh who continued the struggle.
Q2.What was the childhood name of Rani Lakshmi Bai?
Explanation: Rani Lakshmi Bai, originally known as Manikarnika, was born on 19th November 1835.
Q3.Which of the following territories was NOT affected by the Revolt of 1857?
Explanation: Chittor was the territory which was not affected by the Revolt of 1857. Jhansi, Jagdishpur, and Lucknow were prominent centers.
Q4.Who authored the book 'The Sepoy Mutiny and the Rebellion of 1857'?
Explanation: R.C. Majumdar published his book 'The Sepoy Mutiny and the Rebellion of 1857' on his own in 1957.
Q5.Who was the leader of the 1857 uprising at Allahabad?
Explanation: Maulvi Liyaqat Ali was the leader of the 1857 uprising at Allahabad.
Q6.Who was called the 'Ambassador of Revolt'?
Explanation: Tatya Tope was called as the Ambassador of Revolt.
Q7.Where was the Queen's Proclamation of 1858 declared?
Explanation: The Queen's Proclamation of 1858 was declared on 1st November, 1858 in Allahabad by Lord Canning.
Q8.Which class of society remained neutral or opposed the Revolt of 1857?
Explanation: The Educated Middle Class didn't show any interest in the Revolt of 1857 which was one of the major causes of the failure of this Revolt.
Q9.Under whose tenure was the Widow Remarriage Act, 1856 passed?
Explanation: Under the social reforms, Lord Canning passed the Widow Remarriage Act, 1856.
Q10.Who was the title 'Saheb-e-Alam Bahadur' bestowed upon by Bahadur Shah during the uprising?
Explanation: Bakht Khan was bestowed with the title of Saheb-e-Alam Bahadur by Bahadur Shah during the uprising.
Q11.On which date did the soldiers of Barrackpore refuse to use the fat-containing cartridges?
Explanation: On 29th March, 1857, soldiers of Barrackpore refused to use the fat-containing cartridges, and Mangal Pandey attacked and killed the Sergeant Major.
Q12.Which British General at Meerut did not try to stop the revolting soldiers on 10th May 1857?
Explanation: General Hewitt had 2200 European soldiers but he didn't try to stop the storm when the revolt started on 10th May 1857 from Meerut.
Q13.When did the revolters capture Delhi?
Explanation: After marching from Meerut, the revolters captured Delhi on 12th May, 1857.
Q14.Who was the husband of Rani Lakshmi Bai?
Explanation: At the age of 14, Laxmibai was married to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi.
Q15.When was Jhansi merged into the British Empire under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Explanation: When Gangadhar Rao died without leaving any heir to the throne, Dalhousie, by the Doctrine of Lapse, merged Jhansi into the British Empire in 1853.
Q16.Who recaptured Lucknow on 21st March 1858 with the help of the Gurkha Regiment?
Explanation: On 21st March 1858, Campbell with the help of the Gurkha Regiment regained Lucknow.
Q17.Who was the Minister of Hyderabad praised by European historians for his loyalty to the British during the revolt?
Explanation: Minister of Hyderabad Salar Jung was praised by European historians for his loyalty to the English.
Q18.Where was Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, a leader of the revolt, originally from?
Explanation: Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was native to Arcot of Tamil Nadu, but he migrated to Faizabad.
Q19.How much bounty was announced by the British on the head of Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah?
Explanation: A bounty of Rs. 50,000 was on the head of Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah.
Q20.Where was the famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib born?
Explanation: Mirza Ghalib was born on 27th December 1797 in Agra and died in Delhi in 1869.
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