The Revolt of 1857 Part 2
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Question No. 1
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Which cash crop cultivation forced by British led to famines and peasant distress?
A.
Sugarcane
B.
Tea
C.
Indigo
D.
Cotton
Question No. 2
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The Widow Remarriage Act that was seen as interference in Indian customs was passed in:
A.
1858
B.
1855
C.
1857
D.
1856
Question No. 3
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Which revenue system was implemented in Punjab and Central Provinces?
A.
Ryotwari System
B.
Zamindari System
C.
Permanent Settlement
D.
Mahalwari System
Question No. 4
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The policy of 'Absentee Sovereigntyship' referred to:
A.
Princely state independence
B.
Local ruler autonomy
C.
Decentralized governance
D.
British rule from England
Question No. 5
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Which Christian missionary activity created the most fear among Indians?
A.
Building churches
B.
Medical services
C.
Religious conversions
D.
Western education
Question No. 6
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The discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products was designed to:
A.
Reduce smuggling
B.
Increase revenues
C.
Control trade
D.
Promote British goods
Question No. 7
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Which factor contributed most to the pauperization of the Indian countryside?
A.
Population growth
B.
Foreign invasions
C.
Heavy land revenue
D.
Natural disasters
Question No. 8
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The construction of railways was initially resented because:
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Environmental damage
B.
Land acquisition
C.
Caste mixing in compartments
D.
Economic cost
Question No. 9
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Which group lost the most from the British policy of disbanding private armies?
A.
Merchants
B.
Zamindars and chiefs
C.
Peasants
D.
Artisans
Question No. 10
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The fear of sea voyage (Kala Pani) was particularly strong among which community?
A.
High-caste Hindus
B.
Christians
C.
Sikhs
D.
Muslims
Question No. 11
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The siege of which city lasted for several months and was led by Colin Campbell?
A.
Kanpur
B.
Delhi
C.
Lucknow
D.
Jhansi
Question No. 12
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Which British general conducted the final 'mopping up' campaigns in early 1858?
A.
Hugh Rose
B.
Henry Havelock
C.
Colin Campbell
D.
James Outram
Question No. 13
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The massacre at which place particularly enraged the British during the revolt?
A.
Delhi
B.
Lucknow
C.
Kanpur
D.
Meerut
Question No. 14
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General Hugh Wheeler was forced to surrender at which place?
A.
Agra
B.
Kanpur
C.
Meerut
D.
Delhi
Question No. 15
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Which fort was considered the last stand of the rebels?
A.
Lucknow Residency
B.
Jhansi Fort
C.
Red Fort Delhi
D.
Gwalior Fort
Question No. 16
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The rebels' attempt to capture which city after Kanpur failed, leading to their retreat?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Allahabad
C.
Delhi
D.
Agra
Question No. 17
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Which battle marked the end of organized resistance in the revolt?
A.
Siege of Lucknow
B.
Battle of Kanpur
C.
Siege of Delhi
D.
Battle of Gwalior
Question No. 18
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The recapture of Delhi by the British occurred in which month of 1857?
A.
October
B.
September
C.
August
D.
July
Question No. 19
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Which British Commander led the siege operations in Delhi?
A.
Archdale Wilson
B.
Colin Campbell
C.
Hugh Rose
D.
John Nicholson
Question No. 20
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The period of the revolt officially lasted from 1857 to:
A.
1858
B.
1861
C.
1859
D.
1860
Question No. 21
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The Indian Civil Service was opened to Indians after 1857 through which method?
A.
Direct appointment
B.
Competitive examination
C.
Hereditary system
D.
Reservation quota
Question No. 22
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Which military reform significantly increased European presence in the Indian army?
A.
Arms Act
B.
Military Service Act
C.
Defence of India Act
D.
Army Amalgamation Scheme
Question No. 23
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The British policy of recruiting from 'martial races' was designed to:
A.
Improve military efficiency
B.
Modernize the army
C.
Reduce military expenses
D.
Prevent future unity among soldiers
Question No. 24
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Higher positions in artillery and technical departments were reserved for:
A.
Local commanders
B.
Mixed units
C.
Indian officers
D.
Europeans only
Question No. 25
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The principle that Indians would be governed 'in the name of the Crown' was established by:
A.
Charter Act 1853
B.
Indian Councils Act 1861
C.
Government of India Act 1858
D.
Queen's Proclamation 1858
Question No. 26
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The 15-member Council of India was established to assist:
A.
Queen
B.
Governor-General
C.
Secretary of State
D.
Viceroy
Question No. 27
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Queen Victoria's promise of religious neutrality was made to counter which fear?
A.
Political uprising
B.
Economic boycott
C.
Forced conversions
D.
Cultural resistance
Question No. 28
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The policy of supporting native princes after 1857 was intended to create:
A.
Social reform
B.
Buffer states
C.
Democratic institutions
D.
Economic development
Question No. 29
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Which title was added to Queen Victoria's regality in 1876?
A.
Queen of India
B.
Empress of India
C.
Sovereign of India
D.
Ruler of India
Question No. 30
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The long-term impact of the revolt was the emergence of which political sentiment?
A.
Modern nationalism
B.
Regional autonomy
C.
Religious fundamentalism
D.
Economic independence
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