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Question (1)

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The Great Rebellion of 1857 began at which place?

(A) Kanpur
(B) Meerut
(C) Delhi
(D) Lucknow

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The uprising began at Meerut on 10 May 1857.

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Question (2)

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On which date did the uprising at Meerut begin?

(A) 10 May 1857
(B) 11 June 1857
(C) 15 August 1857
(D) 1 January 1857

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The revolt started on 10 May 1857.

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Question (3)

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Who became the symbolic leader of the rebellion after the rebels reached Delhi?

(A) Nana Sahib
(B) Bahadur Shah Zafar
(C) Tantia Tope
(D) Kunwar Singh

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bahadur Shah Zafar was declared the leader of the rebellion.

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Question (4)

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Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler of which dynasty?

(A) Maurya Dynasty
(B) Gupta Dynasty
(C) Mughal Dynasty
(D) Slave Dynasty

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

He was the last Mughal emperor.

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Question (5)

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The immediate cause of the revolt was linked to the use of:

(A) New uniforms
(B) Enfield rifle cartridges
(C) Railway tickets
(D) Land revenue records

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The controversy centred on Enfield rifle cartridges.

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Question (6)

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Why did many sepoys object to the new rifle cartridges?

(A) They were too expensive
(B) They were imported from Europe
(C) They were believed to be greased with cow and pig fat
(D) They were difficult to load

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The cartridges offended religious beliefs.

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Question (7)

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Which soldier is often remembered for resisting the cartridge issue before the revolt?

(A) Mangal Pandey
(B) Tantia Tope
(C) Tatya Bhil
(D) Bakshi Jagabandhu

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Mangal Pandey became a symbol of resistance.

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Question (8)

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Mangal Pandey was associated with which military centre?

(A) Barrackpore
(B) Delhi
(C) Agra
(D) Jhansi

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

He served at Barrackpore.

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Question (9)

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If the revolt started in May 1857 and Delhi was recaptured by the British in September 1857, approximately how many months did Delhi remain under rebel control?

(A) 2 months
(B) 4 months
(C) 6 months
(D) 8 months

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Delhi remained under rebel control for about four months.

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Question (10)

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Which ruler of Jhansi became one of the most famous leaders of the rebellion?

(A) Begum Hazrat Mahal
(B) Rani Chennamma
(C) Rani Lakshmibai
(D) Ahilyabai Holkar

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Rani Lakshmibai led resistance in Jhansi.

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Question (1)

The Great Rebellion of 1857 began at which place?

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Question (2)

On which date did the uprising at Meerut begin?

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Question (3)

Who became the symbolic leader of the rebellion after the rebels reached Delhi?

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Question (4)

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler of which dynasty?

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Question (5)

The immediate cause of the revolt was linked to the use of:

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Question (6)

Why did many sepoys object to the new rifle cartridges?

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Question (7)

Which soldier is often remembered for resisting the cartridge issue before the revolt?

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Question (8)

Mangal Pandey was associated with which military centre?

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Question (9)

If the revolt started in May 1857 and Delhi was recaptured by the British in September 1857, approximately how many months did Delhi remain under rebel control?

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Which ruler of Jhansi became one of the most famous leaders of the rebellion?

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