Revolt of 1857
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe any one military cause of the Revolt of 1857.
Describe the role of Bahadur Shah II in the Revolt of 1857.
Discuss the impact of the Revolt of 1857 on the Indian freedom struggle.
Explain any two economic causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Explain the significance of the Revolt of 1857 in Indian history.
Explain why the Revolt of 1857 failed.
Name any two leaders of the Revolt of 1857.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'Many Indian rulers lost their kingdoms due to the British policy of annexation. This created widespread resentment among the ruling class, who then supported the revolt.' Based on this passage, explain how British policies contributed to the participation of Indian rulers in the Revolt of 1857.
Which British officer recaptured Delhi from the rebels? (1) Lord Canning (2) Sir Colin Campbell (3) John Nicholson (4) Lord Dalhousie
Which city was the first to witness the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857? (1) Delhi (2) Meerut (3) Kanpur (4) Lucknow
Which of the following statements is correct about the Revolt of 1857? (1) It was confined only to the northern and central parts of India. (2) It spread throughout the entire country. (3) It was supported by all Indian rulers. (4) It was led by the British.
Which of the following was a consequence of the Revolt of 1857? (1) End of Mughal dynasty (2) End of East India Company’s rule (3) Beginning of direct British rule (4) All of the above
After the Revolt of 1857, the British government promised not to interfere in the _______ of Indians.
After the Revolt of 1857, the rule of India was transferred from the East India Company to the _______.
Fill in the blank: The Revolt of 1857 started on _______ May 1857 in Meerut.
The British introduced the _______ Act in 1856, which allowed Hindu widows to remarry, causing resentment among orthodox Hindus.
True or False: The British introduced new land revenue policies that benefited Indian peasants before 1857.
True or False: The Revolt of 1857 was also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
True or False: The Revolt of 1857 was successful in ending British rule in India.
True or False: The Revolt of 1857 was supported by all sections of Indian society.
