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Match the following:
- a)(A-III) (B-II) (C-I) (D-IV)
- b)(A-IV) (B-III) (C-II) (D-I)
- c)(A-I) (B-II) (C-III) (D-IV)
- d)(A-IV) (B-III) (C-I) (D-II)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Match the following:
a)
(A-III) (B-II) (C-I) (D-IV)
b)
(A-IV) (B-III) (C-II) (D-I)
c)
(A-I) (B-II) (C-III) (D-IV)
d)
(A-IV) (B-III) (C-I) (D-II)
 | K.L Institute answered |
B is the correct option.
- Sir John Lawrence, the Chief Commissioner mutiny resulted from cartridge affair
- Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet, English general and political officer in India ... At the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny of 1857 he was recalled from Iran, given ... The British military commander Sir James Outram thought it was a Muslim conspiracy.
- In 1876, at the prompting of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli when rebellion was formed by Brahmans on religious pretences.
- Charles Canning, the Governor-General of India during the rebellion of 1857.
Consider the following statements.1. The events of 1857 demonstrated that the people in India's politics were not basically communal or sectarian before 1858.2. Rani Lakshmibai had the solid support of Afghan soldiers.3. There was deep loyalty which the people felt for the Mughal crown.4. During the entire revolt, there was complete cooperation between Hindus and Muslims at all levels.Which of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 and 2 only
- b)2 and 3 Only
- c)1, 3 and 4 only
- d)All of them
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements.
1. The events of 1857 demonstrated that the people in India's politics were not basically communal or sectarian before 1858.
2. Rani Lakshmibai had the solid support of Afghan soldiers.
3. There was deep loyalty which the people felt for the Mughal crown.
4. During the entire revolt, there was complete cooperation between Hindus and Muslims at all levels.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 and 2 only
b)
2 and 3 Only
c)
1, 3 and 4 only
d)
All of them
 | Sarthak Goyal answered |
- During the entire revolt, there was complete cooperation between Hindus and Muslims at all levels-people, soldiers, leaders.
- All rebels acknowledged Bahadur Shah Zafar, a Muslim, as the emperor and the first impulse of the Hindu sepoys at Meerut was to march to Delhi, the Mughal imperial capital.
- According to Maulana Azad, "Two facts stand out clearly in the midst of the tangled story of the Rising of 1857.
- The first is the remarkable sense of unity among the Hindus and the Muslims of India in this period. The other is the deep loyalty which the people felt for the Mughal Crown."
- Rebels and sepoys, both Hindu and Muslim, respected each other's sentiments. Immediate banning of cow slaughter was ordered once the revolt was successful in a particular area.
- Both Hindus and Muslims were well represented in leadership; for instance, Nana Saheb had Azimullah, a Muslim and an expert in political propaganda, as an aide. In contrast, Laxmibai had the solid support of Afghan soldiers.
- The events of 1857 demonstrated India's people and politics was not basically communal or sectarian before 1858.
Who among the following analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?- a)Syed Ahmed Khan
- b)Syed Amir Ali
- c)Shah Wali-Ullah
- d)Syed Ahmed Bardvi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who among the following analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
a)
Syed Ahmed Khan
b)
Syed Amir Ali
c)
Shah Wali-Ullah
d)
Syed Ahmed Bardvi
 | Palak Yadav answered |
Sir Sayyed Ahmad khan analysed the cause of uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and Muslims.
Which factor was not responsible for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?- a)Indians lacked a developed political consciousness.
- b)The educated middle classes did not support the rebels.
- c)There was infighting in the ranks of the rebels.
- d)The rebels had a strong leadership.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which factor was not responsible for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
a)
Indians lacked a developed political consciousness.
b)
The educated middle classes did not support the rebels.
c)
There was infighting in the ranks of the rebels.
d)
The rebels had a strong leadership.
 | Ikbal Hussain answered |
A and b will be Answer
Who said “Without own hands we shall not our Azadshahi (independent rule) bury”?- a)Rani Lakshmibai
- b)Kunwar Singh
- c)Nana Sahib
- d)Maulavi Ahmadullah
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who said “Without own hands we shall not our Azadshahi (independent rule) bury”?
a)
Rani Lakshmibai
b)
Kunwar Singh
c)
Nana Sahib
d)
Maulavi Ahmadullah
 | Amit Sharma answered |
Answer: A. Rani LakshmibaiRani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, is known to have said, "Without own hands we shall not our Azadshahi (independent rule) bury." This quote highlights her determination and courage to fight against the British forces during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Explanation:- Rani Lakshmibai was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence.- She led the revolt against British rule in the state of Jhansi, which was annexed by the British East India Company under the Doctrine of Lapse.- The quote showcases her strong belief in self-reliance and the importance of active participation in the struggle for independence.- Rani Lakshmibai's fierce resistance against the British forces earned her a legendary status as a symbol of resistance to British rule in India.
What is the correct chronological order of the following revolts?I. Kacha Nagas revolt of CacharII. Thadoe Kukis revolt of ManipurIII. Munda revolt of Chotanagpur- a)I, II, III
- b)II, I, III
- c)III, II, I
- d)I, III, II
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the correct chronological order of the following revolts?
I. Kacha Nagas revolt of Cachar
II. Thadoe Kukis revolt of Manipur
III. Munda revolt of Chotanagpur
a)
I, II, III
b)
II, I, III
c)
III, II, I
d)
I, III, II
| | Sanvi Kapoor answered |
Kachnagas revolt took place in Cachar region of Assam in 1882,. The leader of this revolt was Sambudhan. The revolt was crushed brutally by the British
The Munda revolt led by Birsa, called Ulgulan or the great tumult, started in 1899. A series of concerted attacks were unleashed on the British using guerrilla warfare tactics
The Great Kuki Rebellion took place in 1917.
The Munda revolt led by Birsa, called Ulgulan or the great tumult, started in 1899. A series of concerted attacks were unleashed on the British using guerrilla warfare tactics
The Great Kuki Rebellion took place in 1917.
Which one of the following was not a consequence of the Revolt of 1857? The British Raj:- a)Promised to respect the ancient rights, usages and customs of India to abstain from any interference with Indian religion.
- b)Confirmed the treaties of East India Company with the Indian princes, promised to respect their rights and privileges and disclaimed all desire for British territorial expansion at their cost.
- c)Proclaimed that all these found eligible by education, ability and integrity would be truly amditted to offices in the service of the British Raj irrespective of race or creed.
- d)Promised to ensure a minimum surplus in the hands of the Indian peasants, guarantee freedom of religion and customs of India and introduction of Indians in the Administration.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following was not a consequence of the Revolt of 1857? The British Raj:
a)
Promised to respect the ancient rights, usages and customs of India to abstain from any interference with Indian religion.
b)
Confirmed the treaties of East India Company with the Indian princes, promised to respect their rights and privileges and disclaimed all desire for British territorial expansion at their cost.
c)
Proclaimed that all these found eligible by education, ability and integrity would be truly amditted to offices in the service of the British Raj irrespective of race or creed.
d)
Promised to ensure a minimum surplus in the hands of the Indian peasants, guarantee freedom of religion and customs of India and introduction of Indians in the Administration.
 | Manish Ranjan answered |
No
Which social legislation was disliked by many Hindus which made them dislike the British?- a)Abolition to sati
- b)Legislation of widow remarriage
- c)Both (a) and (b)
- d)Abolition of slavery
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which social legislation was disliked by many Hindus which made them dislike the British?
a)
Abolition to sati
b)
Legislation of widow remarriage
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
Abolition of slavery
| | Alok Verma answered |
The correct answer is option (C). Abolition to Sati and Legislation of widow marriage were disliked by hindus and made them dislike the British.
Due to fierce campaign and lobbying of Raja Rammohan Roy and others,Sati practice was formally banned in all the lands under Bengal Presidency by Lord William Bentinck on 4 December 1829. By this regulation, the people who abetted sati were declared guilty of “culpable homicide.”
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, also Act XV, 1856, enacted on 26 July 1856, legalised the remarriage of Hindu widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule. It was drafted by Lord Dalhousie and passed by Lord Dalhousie before the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Due to fierce campaign and lobbying of Raja Rammohan Roy and others,Sati practice was formally banned in all the lands under Bengal Presidency by Lord William Bentinck on 4 December 1829. By this regulation, the people who abetted sati were declared guilty of “culpable homicide.”
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, also Act XV, 1856, enacted on 26 July 1856, legalised the remarriage of Hindu widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule. It was drafted by Lord Dalhousie and passed by Lord Dalhousie before the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The Scindia of Gwalior, the Raja of Jodhpur and the Nizam of Hyderabad, besides others, helped the British in crushing the Revolt. Who remarked that these rulers and chiefs “acted as the breakwaters to the storm which would have otherwise swept us in once great wave?”- a)Lord Canning
- b)Sir John Lawrence
- c)Lord Curzon
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Scindia of Gwalior, the Raja of Jodhpur and the Nizam of Hyderabad, besides others, helped the British in crushing the Revolt. Who remarked that these rulers and chiefs “acted as the breakwaters to the storm which would have otherwise swept us in once great wave?”
a)
Lord Canning
b)
Sir John Lawrence
c)
Lord Curzon
d)
None of these
 | Rhea Reddy answered |
Answer: A: Lord Canning
Explanation:
- The remark that these rulers and chiefs “acted as the breakwaters to the storm which would have otherwise swept us in one great wave” was made by Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 Revolt.
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company in India.
- The Scindia of Gwalior, the Raja of Jodhpur, and the Nizam of Hyderabad played significant roles in supporting the British during the Revolt.
- Their support was crucial for the British in suppressing the rebellion and maintaining their control over India.
- Lord Canning's statement highlights the importance of these rulers and chiefs in preventing the rebellion from becoming a more significant threat to British rule in India.
Explanation:
- The remark that these rulers and chiefs “acted as the breakwaters to the storm which would have otherwise swept us in one great wave” was made by Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 Revolt.
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company in India.
- The Scindia of Gwalior, the Raja of Jodhpur, and the Nizam of Hyderabad played significant roles in supporting the British during the Revolt.
- Their support was crucial for the British in suppressing the rebellion and maintaining their control over India.
- Lord Canning's statement highlights the importance of these rulers and chiefs in preventing the rebellion from becoming a more significant threat to British rule in India.
The privilege of the postage so long enjoyed by the sepoys in the Company’s army was withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act of- a)1850
- b)1852
- c)1854
- d)1856
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The privilege of the postage so long enjoyed by the sepoys in the Company’s army was withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act of
a)
1850
b)
1852
c)
1854
d)
1856
 | Mainak Mukherjee answered |
The privilege of free postage so long enjoyed by the scpoys was withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act of 1854 Besides, the disparity in numbers between European and Indian troops had lately been growing greater. In 1856, the Company's army consisted of 238,000 native and 45,322 British soldiers.
Consider the following pairs:1. Sir John Seeley: "Planned war of national independence"2. Dr. K. Datta: Marxist historian3. M.N. Roy: Commercial capitalism4. S.B. Chaudhuri: FeudalismHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)Only three pairs
- d)All four pairs
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following pairs:
1. Sir John Seeley: "Planned war of national independence"
2. Dr. K. Datta: Marxist historian
3. M.N. Roy: Commercial capitalism
4. S.B. Chaudhuri: Feudalism
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
a)
Only one pair
b)
Only two pairs
c)
Only three pairs
d)
All four pairs
 | Future Foundation Institute answered |
1. Sir John Seeley: "Planned war of national independence" - Incorrect. Sir John Seeley did not describe the Revolt of 1857 as a "planned war of national independence." He viewed it more as a series of uncoordinated uprisings.
2. Dr. K. Datta: Marxist historian - Incorrect. Dr. K. Datta is not identified as a Marxist historian. Marxist historians, such as R.P. Dutt, typically analyzed the Revolt of 1857 from a class struggle perspective.
3. M.N. Roy: Commercial capitalism - Correct. M.N. Roy viewed the Revolt of 1857 within the broader context of commercial capitalism and its impacts.
4. S.B. Chaudhuri: Feudalism - Incorrect. S.B. Chaudhuri is known for his work on the economic history of India, but he did not specifically focus on feudalism in the context of the Revolt of 1857.
Thus, only one pair is correctly matched.
Which of the following not only kept aloof from the tremendous political upsurge, but also rendered memorable service to the British in 1857?- a)The middle class
- b)The backward castes
- c)The feudatory princes
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following not only kept aloof from the tremendous political upsurge, but also rendered memorable service to the British in 1857?
a)
The middle class
b)
The backward castes
c)
The feudatory princes
d)
All of these
| | Rohit Jain answered |
When the British arrived India, they saw rivalry among Indian kings because of land so they use this rivalry against Indian kings as tool of success and they simply help one king to defend or defeat another king and in return British ask for money to maintain army and weapons, if king give them money they help him otherwise they attack him because he/she broke the treaty this is how British empire setup in India.
What causes were responsible for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?I. The rebels lacked a supreme head.I. Most vested interests in India remained firm in their loyalty to the British.III. The rebels had negligible financial resources.IV. Modern scientific means of communication were under the control of the British.- a)I, II, III, IV
- b)I, III, IV
- c)III and IV
- d)II, III, IV
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What causes were responsible for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
I. The rebels lacked a supreme head.
I. Most vested interests in India remained firm in their loyalty to the British.
III. The rebels had negligible financial resources.
IV. Modern scientific means of communication were under the control of the British.
a)
I, II, III, IV
b)
I, III, IV
c)
III and IV
d)
II, III, IV
| | Ravi Sharma answered |
The main reasons behind the failure of the Revolt of 1857 were :
- Lack of Planning and Co-ordination.
- Weak Leadership of the 1857 Mutiny.
- Superior British Army.
- Limited Supplies and Lack of Modern Communication.
- Lack of Societal Alternative.
- The Princes and Educated Classes did not participate.
- Limited Spread of the Revolt.
The resistant to the revolt in Banaras was put by- a)Henry Lawrence
- b)Sir Colin Campbell
- c)Sir Hugh rose
- d)Colonel James Neill
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The resistant to the revolt in Banaras was put by
a)
Henry Lawrence
b)
Sir Colin Campbell
c)
Sir Hugh rose
d)
Colonel James Neill
 | Kabir Verma answered |
The British Resistance:
Delhi - Lieutenant Willoughby, John Nicholson, Lieutenant Hudson
Kanpur - Sir Hugh Wheeler, Sir Colin Campbell
Lucknow - Henry Lawrence, Brigadier Inglis, Henry Havelock, James Outram, Sir Colin Campbell
Jhansi - Sir Hugh Rose
Benaras - Colonel James Neill
Khan Bahadur Khan took part in the Revolt of 1857 by leading a rebellion in- a)Allahabad
- b)Bereilly
- c)Satara
- d)Indore
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Khan Bahadur Khan took part in the Revolt of 1857 by leading a rebellion in
a)
Allahabad
b)
Bereilly
c)
Satara
d)
Indore
| | Tarun Datta answered |
Khan Bahadur Khan Rohilla
(1823 – 24 February 1860) was the grandson of
Hafiz Rahmat Khan
, who was the Nawab of R
hilkhando in Uttar Pradesh. He formed his own government in
Bareilly
in the 1857 Indian revolt against the British. When the
Indian Rebellion of 1857
failed, Bareilly, too, was subjugated by the British. He escaped to
Nepal
where the Nepalese captured him and turned him over to the British. Khan Bahadur Khan Rohilla was sentenced to death and hanged in the Kotwali (Police Station, Dhaka) on 24 February 1860
Before the outbreak of the revolt of 1857 at Meerut Mangal Pandey had become a martyr on 29 March 1857(he was hanged) at- a)Lucknow
- b)Faizabad
- c)Bhagalpur
- d)Barrackpore
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Before the outbreak of the revolt of 1857 at Meerut Mangal Pandey had become a martyr on 29 March 1857(he was hanged) at
a)
Lucknow
b)
Faizabad
c)
Bhagalpur
d)
Barrackpore
 | Dishani Choudhary answered |
D is the correct option.Mangal Pandey was arrested and sentenced to death after he attacked British officers in Barrackpore on March 29, 1857. Anticipating a revolt, British authorities moved up his initial execution date from April 18 to April 8, when he was hanged.
Match the following leaders of the Revolt of 1857 with their centres of activity:
- a)[A-I], [B-III]
- b)[A-II], [B-I]
- c)[A-III], [B-II]
- d)[A-I], [B-II]
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Match the following leaders of the Revolt of 1857 with their centres of activity:
a)
[A-I], [B-III]
b)
[A-II], [B-I]
c)
[A-III], [B-II]
d)
[A-I], [B-II]
 | Arshiya Mehta answered |
The revolt spread over the entire area from the neighborhood of Patna to the borders of Rajasthan. The main centers of revolt in these regions namely Kanpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Jhansi, Gwalior, and Arrah in Bihar. Following is a list of important leaders who took part in the revolt from different parts of the country:
The revolt of 1857 was an unprecedented event in the history of British rule in India. It united, though in a limited way, many sections of Indian society for a common cause. Though the revolt failed to achieve the desired goal, it sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism.
Who openly declared that “the Christianization of India was to be the ultimate end of one continued possession of it”- a)Major Edwards
- b)Colonel Malleson
- c)Lord Curzon
- d)Lord Canning
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who openly declared that “the Christianization of India was to be the ultimate end of one continued possession of it”
a)
Major Edwards
b)
Colonel Malleson
c)
Lord Curzon
d)
Lord Canning
| | Amar Menon answered |
In 1857 Mr. Mangles, the Chairman of the Directors of the East India Company, in the House of Commons said that Providence has entrusted the extensive empire of Hindustan to England in order that the banner of Christ should wave triumphant from one end of India to the other. Everyone must exert all his strength that there may be no dilatoriness on any account in continuing in the country the grand work of making all Indians Christians. Major Edwards also openly declared that the Christianization of India was to be the ultimate end of our continued possession of it. Lord Shaftsbury believed that the failure to Christianize India was the cause of the whole trouble.
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