When people Rebel: VIII-D

Which was the last territory to be annexed and in what year?

• Awadh; 1801

• Awadh; 1856

• Jhansi; 1846

• Mysore; 1856

Why were the sepoys discontent with the British rule?

• They were unhappy about their pay, allowances and conditions of service.

• They believed that some rules violated their religious sensibilities and beliefs.

• The cartridges they were supposed to use were coated with pig and cow fat.

• All of the above

After ___________ the Company allowed Christian missionaries to function freely in its domain and even own land and property.

• 1810

• 1830

• 1832

• 1850

In 1850, what law was passed in favour of British?

• The pay of sepoys were increased

• Christian Missionaries were allowed to function freely.

• Conversion to Christianity was made easier.

• The company could destroy Indian way of life without coming to any harm

The British was in support of the Sati Pratha

• True

• False

Assertion: Number of European soldiers were increased in the Indian Army.

Reason: Because the Indian sepoys were demanding unnecessary holidays.

• Assertion and Reason both are correct.

• Assertion is true but reason is false.

• Assertion is false but reason is true.

• Assertion and Reason both are incorrect.

Mutiny can be defined as:

• When soldiers as a group disobey their officers in the army, it is called mutiny.

• When states are formed, it is called mutiny.

• When the government becomes oppressive, it is called mutiny.

• When the people fast religiously, it is called mutiny.

Where did Bahaddur Shah Zafar Die and when?

• Rangoon jail in November 1862.

• Andaman and Nicobar, in 1851

• Australia, in 1830

• Kerala, 1860

Which of the following was NOT a leader of the 1857 rebellion?

• Rani Laxmibai

• Begum hazrat Mahel

• Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi

• Sarojini Naidu

Who was the wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar?

• Begum Hazrat Mahal

• Begun Zinat Mahal

• Rani Avantibai Lodhi

• Ambabai of Karnataka