The War of Independence 1857

The War of Independence took place in __________________.

• 1847

• 1857

• 1867

• 1877

Who was the governor-general during the Revolt of 1857?

• A.Lord Canning

• B.Lord Irwin

• C.Lord Lytton

• D.Lord Willington

Which of the following is one of the social reasons for 1857 revolt?

• A. The English could not establish any social relationship with the Indians.

• B. The racial arrogance of the British created a difference between the rulers and the ruled.

• C. Both A & B

• D. The company’s trade policy destroyed Indian handicrafts.

Consider the following statements related to the cause of the 1857 revolt and select the right one.

• A. It was a great disparity in salaries between the Indian and European soldiers.

• B. The Indian sepoys were treated with contempt by their European officers.C

• C.The sepoys were sent to distant parts of the empire but were not paid any extra allowance.

• D. All the above

In which country was Bahadur Shah II exiled by the British after the end of the war of independence?

• Nepal

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Burma

Who led the rebellion against the British at Kanpur?

• Rani Laxmibai

• Tantaya Topee

• Nana Sahib

• Mangal Panday

Which ONE of the following was the first to revolt against the British?

• Mangal Panday

• Rani Laxmibai

• Nana Saheb

• Sepoys at Meerut

Who led the forces against the British in Jhansi?

• Nana Saheb

• Mangal Panday

• Razia Sultana

• Rani Laxmibai

The British moved the Mughal Emperor from the Red Fort to the ___________________.

• Qutub Minar

• Qutub Sahib

• Hiran Minar

• Blue Fort