REVOLT OF 1857

A way in which the English East India Company destroyed the local industry

• Abolishing of Sati

• Imposing heavy taxes on local artisanal industries

• Implementing western education

• Enlistment act

The revolt of 1857 was also known as the first Indian rebellion against the British

• True

• False

Revolt of 1857 was a pan Indian revolt

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a socio-cultural cause behind the Revolt of 1857?

• Passing the laws that abolished the practice of Sati and encouraged the remarriage of widows

• Promoting English-language education

• Making the conversion to Christianity easier

• Eradication of untouchability

The Sepoys were angry with the British because ?

• Of their policy of divide and rule

• Of the cartridge episode

• Of their in-tolerating behavior

• Non of these

What is the meaning of a sepoy?

• An Indian Soldier

• A British Soldier

• A Portuguese Soldier

• A Chinese Soldier

In 1824 the sepoys were told to go to ___________ by the sea route to fight for the Company but they refused to follow the order

• Afghanistan

• Nepal

• Burma

• Bangladesh

Why wasn't Rani Lakshmi Bai not allowed to adopt a child?

• Because of the Divide and Rule Policy

• Because of the Swadeshi Movement

• Because of the Doctrine of Lapse

In 1852 the Company passed a new law that stated that every new person who took up employment in the Company’s army had to agree to serve overseas if required

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In 1856 the Company passed a new law that stated that every new person who took up employment in the Company’s army had to agree to serve overseas if required.

Zamindars were unhappy with the British because ___

• They lost traditional rights over land and village.

• The British used to hit them.

• revenue was too high.