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Question (11)

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The annexation of Jhansi was justified by the British using which policy?

(A) Subsidiary Alliance
(B) Doctrine of Lapse
(C) Permanent Settlement
(D) Divide and Rule

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Jhansi was annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse.

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Question (12)

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The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:

(A) Lord Dalhousie
(B) Lord Canning
(C) Lord Ripon
(D) Lord Curzon

Correct Answer: A

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Lord Dalhousie introduced the policy.

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Question (13)

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Which leader led the revolt in Kanpur?

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

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Nana Sahib led the rebellion in Kanpur.

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Question (14)

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Tantia Tope is best known for his role as:

(A) A British officer
(B) A military commander of the rebels
(C) A zamindar
(D) A journalist

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

He was an important rebel military commander.

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Question (15)

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Who led the rebellion in Bihar despite being about 80 years old?

(A) Birsa Munda
(B) Kunwar Singh
(C) Sidhu Murmu
(D) Tirot Singh

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Kunwar Singh led the revolt in Bihar.

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Question (16)

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Begum Hazrat Mahal led resistance in:

(A) Lucknow
(B) Delhi
(C) Agra
(D) Gwalior

Correct Answer: A

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She played a major role in Lucknow.

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Question (17)

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If Kunwar Singh was about 80 years old in 1857, in which year was he approximately born?

(A) 1777
(B) 1787
(C) 1797
(D) 1807

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

1857 − 80 = 1777.

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Question (18)

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Which group formed the backbone of the rebellion in many regions?

(A) European traders
(B) Sepoys of the East India Company
(C) Missionaries
(D) Factory owners

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Sepoys played a key role in the uprising.

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Question (19)

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The term ‘sepoy’ refers to:

(A) A village headman
(B) An Indian soldier serving in a colonial army
(C) A tax collector
(D) A merchant

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A sepoy was an Indian soldier in colonial service.

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Question (20)

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Which city became the main centre of rebel political authority during the revolt?

(A) Kolkata
(B) Mumbai
(C) Delhi
(D) Chennai

Correct Answer: C

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Delhi became the political centre of the rebellion.

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Question (11)

The annexation of Jhansi was justified by the British using which policy?

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Question (12)

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:

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Question (13)

Which leader led the revolt in Kanpur?

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Question (14)

Tantia Tope is best known for his role as:

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Question (15)

Who led the rebellion in Bihar despite being about 80 years old?

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Question (16)

Begum Hazrat Mahal led resistance in:

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Question (17)

If Kunwar Singh was about 80 years old in 1857, in which year was he approximately born?

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Question (18)

Which group formed the backbone of the rebellion in many regions?

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Question (19)

The term ‘sepoy’ refers to:

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Question (20)

Which city became the main centre of rebel political authority during the revolt?

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