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1857 and Early Uprisings — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions

98 solved previous year questions on 1857 and Early Uprisings, papers from 1990 to 2021, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CSE Prelims. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1State PCS 2018
   Where was the Western presidency situated in the early period of the East India Company?
   • ASurat
   • BSatara
   • CBombay
   • DPanaji
   Answer: (A) Surat
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct correct match between List-I (Events) and is: Barrackpur Mutiny - 2. November, Berhampur Revolt 4. February, Santhal Revolt - 3. Vellore Mutiny - 1. July, 1806 Important Tips The Barrackpore mutiny of Nov 1824 saw Indian sepoys rebelling against British officers during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The mutiny arose due to cultural insensitivity, negligence, and poor supply, causing resentment. Troops refused to march, leading to a confrontation. Loyal soldiers and British regiments surrounded the camp, resulting in casualties. Mutineers were punished, the 47th Regiment disbanded, and its officers dismissed. The Berhampore Mutiny of 27 February 1857 occurred when the 19th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry refused greased cartridges. Confronted by cavalry and artillery, the regiment disbanded under censure, led by Lt-Col Mitchell. They were subsequently disbanded in

2. #2Previous year
   After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? [UPSC CSE Pre. 2018) 1. The territories called 'Santhal Parganas' were created. 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The Santals belonged to and were among the worst sufferers due to settlement. The Santhals under the Sidhu and Kanhu raised in 1856 with a view to put to colonial rule in India. They disrupted the railway communications between Bhagalpur and Rebellion was pacified with the creation of a consisting of the Santhal Parganas. The that by creating a new territory for the Santhals some special laws within it, the Santhals could 2 is correct. After the rebellion was British passed the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, prohibit the transfer of santhal owned land to

3. #3UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
   Which one of the following places did 25. Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to?
   • ABihar
   • BMadhya Pradesh
   • CRajasthan
   • DUttar Pradesh
   Answer: (A) Bihar
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of to Jagdishpur, Bihar. At the age of 80, he led band of armed soldiers against the troops under of the British East India Company

4. #4UPSC CSE Prelims 1999
   Consider the following events:27. 1. Indigo Revolt 2. Santhal Rebellion 3. Deccan Riot 4. Mutiny of the Sepoys The correct chronological sequence of these events is
   • A4, 2, 1, 3 28
   • B4, 2, 3, 1
   • C2, 4, 3, 1
   • D2, 4, 1, 3
   Answer: (D) 2, 4, 1, 3
   Explanation

   Option dis the correct answer. The correct chronological sequence of the events is: Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) Mutiny of the Sepoys (1857) Indigo Revolt (1859) Deccan Riot (1875)

5. #5UPPCS 2017
   Whose name, amongst the following is not associated with the Revolt of 1857?
   • ACol. St. Legar
   • BLt. Col. Gibbs
   • CCol. Wallace
   • DAll of the above
   Answer: (D) All of the above
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct a is incorrect: Col. St. Legar was one of of British army who fought against the Dewan Velu Thampi in b is incorrect: U. Col. Gibbs is also not the Revolt of c is incorrect: Wallace took part in against Tipu Sultan in l '791--92, including of Seringapatam in l '792

6. #6UPPCS 2015
   Who amongst the following was the leader of the 1857 uprising at Allahabad?
   • ANana Saheb
   • BAzimullah
   • CTatya Tope
   • DMaulvi Liyaqat Ali
   Answer: (D) Maulvi Liyaqat Ali
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Liyaqat Ali. led the Revolt of 1857 in Allahabad. up his own government and made a series of military appointments. But soon the city was the Brtish forces under the command of Lt. Col. this great freedom fighter escaped from there and after 14 years on September 18'71 at Bombay due to the treachery of his friends. He was tried in of Law and sentenced to death, but died in Rangoon on May l '7, 1892. INDIA Important Tips Maulvi Liyaqat Ali: Maulvi Liaqat Ali (l 8 l '7-1892) was born on 05 October 1817. Maulvi Liaqat Ali's father's younger brother Dayem Ali married Chanchal Bai who was Rani Lakshmi Bai's father Moropant's sister living in Banaras. For this reason, Maulvi Liaqat Ali often addressed Rani Laxmi Bai as Chhabili Behn or Chhoti Behn (younger sister). Later, to help Rani Laxmi Bai, Maulvi Liaqat Ali sent his famous Topchi (cannon operator) Klrnda Baksh fro

7. #7UPPCS 2008
   The first event relating to the war of Independence of 1857 was
   • AKanpur's Revolt and taking over the leadership by Nana Saheb
   • BBegum Hazrat Mahal's leadership of Oudh
   • CMarching of Sepoys to Delhi's Red Fort
   • DRevolt by Rani of Jhansi
   Answer: (C) Marching of Sepoys to Delhi's Red Fort
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 11 May 1857, a band of rebel sepoys and civilians Delhi's Red Fort to seek the leadership of Bahadur the Mughal Emperor, for mutiny. Actually the someone to legitimise the revolt and they Shah Zafar would be the right person at With him on their side, the Sepoys knew that would become a political struggle which is the Sepoys wanted. Important Tips Other events related to the revolt of 1857: Kanpur's Revolt started on June 6, 1857 and Nana Saheb took over the leadership. On June 6, 1857 Nana Saheb and his soldiers attacked the British soldiers of 53rd native infantry at Kanpur. He along with his soldiers attacked the entrenchment of the British East India Company which was under General Sir Hugh Wheeler. Begum Hazrat Mahal took over the reigns at Lucknow where the rebellion broke out on June 4, 1857 and popular sympathy was overwhelmingly in favour of the deposed N

8. #8UPPCS 2007
   Who among the following was the leader of the revolution of 1857 in Assam?
   • ADiwan Maniram Dutta
   • BKandarpeshwar Singh
   • CPurandar Singh
   • DPiali Barna
   Answer: (A) Diwan Maniram Dutta
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Maniram Dutta was the leader of the revolution from Assam. He belonged to a prominent and was employed as a clerk in the Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were behind the execution of the anti-British the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Maniram was the directed the revolt from Calcutta and Piyali all the plans as the Chief Lieutenant in Assam. Important Tips Maniram Diwan: Maniram Dutta Baruah, popularly known as Maniram Dewan, was born on 17 April, 1806 in Charing in Sibsagar district. He was a counsellor to the Ahom King Purundar Singha. He was the first Indian to set up a tea garden at Chenimore in Jorhat. With the discovery of tea bushes in Assam, the British decided to start tea cultivation there. They deposed Purandar Singha and took control of the He along with Piyali Barna was arrested and found guilty. They were publicly executed by hanging at Jorhat jail on 26 Feb

9. #9UPPCS 2002
   Who was the founder of Radha Swami Satsang? Which of the following places was the Centre of the Gadakari rebellion? The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of:Who among the following was the leader of the Farazi rebellion? In the peasant movements were started in different parts of the country at the instance of various leaders. Match them with their respective areas of influence: List-I Ust-U A. Sahjanand Saraswati 1:. Hyderabad B. Khudai Khidmatgars 2. Southern Assam C. Swami Ramanand 3. Bihar D. Abdul Hamid Khan 4. NWFPCode: Who among the following was the leader of the revolt during 1857 at
   • AHaridas Swami
   • BShiv dayal Sahab,1
   • CShiv Narayan Agnihotri
   • DSwami Shraddhananda
   Answer: (B) Shiv dayal Sahab,1
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct founder of Radha Swami Satsang was Shiv also known as Shivdyal Sahab or Soami Ji was a Hindu banker of Agra, who believed that could perfect their highest capabilities only of the shabda ("soun or nam ("nam He revealed himself as the sant satguru (true spirituality) in 1861 and began instructing a group He wrote two books, both titled Sar Utterance one in prose and one in verse

10. #10Previous year
    Which one of the following uprisings occurred in Maharashtra? [. (Pre) 1998)
    • ABhil uprising
    • BKol Uprising
    • CRampa uprising
    • DSanthal uprising
    Answer: (A) Bhil uprising
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Bhil uprising, which took place in Maharashtra was a notable tribal revolt against British The Bhil tribe, deprived of their longstanding and subjected to mistreatment, rose in British responded with military force to quell ultimately leading to a peace treaty, which certain concessions being afforded to the Bhil community. Important Tips The Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924), led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, was a tribal uprising in Madras Presidency, British India. Triggered by colonial forest policies, economic hardships, and forced labor, Raju, a charismatic leader, united tribes and sympathetic muttadars against British rule. The rebellion, marked by guerrilla warfare and Raju's capture in May 1924, revealed local discontent and ended his messianic anticolonial struggle. The Kol uprising (1831-1832) in Chhota Nagpur was a tribal revolt against East India Company exploi

11. #11UPPCS 1996
    Who among the following was not related to the Revolt of 1857?
    • ABegum Hazrat Mahal
    • BKun war Singh
    • CUddham Singh
    • DMaulavi Ahmadullah
    Answer: (C) Uddham Singh
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Singh was an Indian revolutionary belonging Ghadar Party, who is well known for the Michael O'Dwyer on 13 March 1940. Michael the lieutenant governor of Punjab at the time of Bagh massacre in Amritsa. All others were the Revolt of 1857

12. #12Previous year
    Who was the British Prime minister during the revolt of 1857? [. (Pre) 1991)
    • AChurchill
    • BPalmerston
    • CAttlee
    • DGladstone
    Answer: (B) Palmerston
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Palmerston was British Prime Minister during of 1857. His tenure was from 1855 to 1858. Churchill (1940-45) was the Prime Minister India Movement of 1942 and Clement Attlee (1945

13. #13Previous year
    What was the main cause of 1857 revolt? [. (Pre) 1990)
    • APublic Outrage
    • BMilitary discontent
    • CManagement of Christian Missionaries
    • DPolicy of the British Empire
    Answer: (D) Policy of the British Empire
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct policies of the British Empire were the main cause revolt. The immediate cause was the cartridge of 'Enfield Rifle' which was greased with cow and pig than that their economic policies, political administrative factors also played key role behind of 1857. Important Tips Cause of 1857 revolt: Political Causes: Suspicion in the minds of almost all the ruling princes against British, through such policies as of 'Effective Control', 'Subsidiary Alliance', and 'Doctrine of Lapse'. Economic Causes: Heavy taxation Discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products Destruction of traditional handicrafts industry Socio-Religious Causes: Racial and a superiority complex characterised the British administrative attitude towards the native Indians. British interference in the socio-religious affairs of the Indian public like abolition of sati, support to widow-marriage, etc

14. #14State PCS 2013
    Arrange the following uprisings against the British colonial power in India prior to 1857 in the various parts of the country in the correct order: 94. (i) Sepoy mutiny in Bengal (ii) Kutch Rebellion ( ) Sepoy mutiny at Vellore (iv) Santhal uprising (v) Kol uprising 95. Code
    • A(i), ( ), (ii), (iv)
    • B(ii), ( ), (i), (iv)
    • C(iv), (i), ( ), (ii), (v)
    • D( ), 0 (ii), (iv), (v)
    Answer: (A) (i), ( ), (ii), (iv)
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct correct order of the uprisings against the British in India prior to 1857 is: Sepoy mutiny in Bengal ( 1764) Sepoy mutiny at Vellore (1806) Kutch Rebellion (1816-32) Kol uprising (1831-32) Santhal uprising (1855-56)

15. #15Previous year
    The largest number of soldiers participated in the Struggle of 1857 came from- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015)
    • ABengal
    • BOudh
    • CBihar
    • DRajasthan
    Answer: (B) Oudh
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct largest number of soldiers who participated of 1857 came from Awadh (Oudh). Due more than of people participated Important Tips Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. The British government also wrongly assumed that Wajid Ali Shah was an unpopular ruler. On the contrary, he was widely loved. The removal of the Nawab led to the dissolution of the court and its culture. Thus a whole range of people - musicians, dancers, poets, artisans, cooks, retainers, administrative officials and so on - lost their livelihood. In Awadh, more than anywhere else, the revolt became an expression of popular resistance to an alien order. In Awadh where resistance 1857 was intense and long lasting, the fighting was carried out by taluqdars and their peasants. The large majority of the sepoys of the Bengal Army were r

16. #16Previous year
    The first Indian to write in Indian language on the causes of the uprising of 1857 was: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009)
    • ASyed Ahmed Khan
    • BV. D. Savarkar
    • CBankim Chandra Chatterjee
    • DNone of the above
    Answer: (A) Syed Ahmed Khan
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Syed Ahmed Khan was the first Indian to have an Indian language on the causes of the Revolt of 1859, Sir Syed published the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawat e-Hind (The Causes of the Indian Revolt) written in language and later translated in English. The the reasons for the 1857 revolt as such as expansion and ignorance of local customs by the chief reasons

17. #17State PCS 1998
    The first freedom struggle of 1857 failed because
    • AThere was lack of the unity of purpose in Indian sepoys
    • BGenerally, Native Kings supported British
    • CBritish Soldiers were better equipped and organised rather than Indians
    • DAll of the above
    Answer: (D) All of the above
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct first freedom struggle of 1857 failed because of Some of them are: There was lack of the unity of purpose in Indian sepoys. There was no all India veneer about the revolt. The eastern, southern, and western parts of India remained more or less unaffected Many native kings supported British such as Rulers of Gwalior, Kashmir, Bhopal and Hyderabad, etc. British Soldiers were better equipped and organised rather than Indians. The Indian soldiers were fighting generally with swords and spears and very few guns and muskets. On the other hand, the European soldiers were equipped with the latest weapons of war like the Enfield rifle

18. #18State PCS 2018
    Which of the following was not a reason for making the sepoys of the East India Company rebellious?
    • AThe efforts of the officers of the company to spread Christianity
    • BThe order to the sepoys to travel on ships
    • CThe stoppage of Bhatta
    • DThe inefficiency of the officers (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer: (D) The inefficiency of the officers (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is correct: The officers of the company spread Christianity in India. Christian allowed to enter India and carry on with their proselytizing, These activities were looked upon and made the sepoys of the East India b is correct: The General Service of 1856 was passed by the British Parliament in 1856 It required every soldier of Bengal army to go overseas if required. To the religious Hindu of the the seas meant loss of c is correct: The Indian sepoy was equally his emoluments compared to his British more immediate cause of the sepoys' dissatisfaction order that they would not be given the foreign (bhatta) when serving in Sindh or in d is incorrect: The inefficiency of the not the reason for making the sepoys of the East rebellious. Officers were mainly British. shown their leadership prior to revolt of 1857 Robert Clive during Plassey war, Hector Munro of Buxar,

19. #19Previous year
    Kol Mutiny of 1831 under Buddho Bhagat took place in which of the following regions? [66th. (Pre) 2010)
    • AKutch
    • BSinghbhum
    • CWestern Ghats
    • DSatara (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer: (B) Singhbhum
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Kol Mutiny of 1831, led by Buddho Bhagat, Singhbhum, Chhota Nagpur, including areas of and Palamau. The uprising was sparked exploitation, land tenure changes, and of the British administration, which led to and other tribal communities rebelling against The rebellion involved violent clashes against outsiders, especially moneylenders who were seen as exploiting the tribal rebellion was eventually suppressed by British forces

20. #20Previous year
    The revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led by: (48th to 52nd. (Pre) 2008
    • ABegum of Oudh
    • BTatya Tope
    • CRani Lakshmibai
    • DNana Saheb
    Answer: (A) Begum of Oudh
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct revolt of 1857 in Lucknow was led by Begum of Oudh (Awadh). She took over the reigns at the rebellion broke out on June 4, 1857. Important Tips Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow: Birjis Qadir, son of Begum Hazrat Mahal, was proclaimed the nawab and a regular administration was organised with important offices shared equally by Muslims and Hindus. Henry Lawrence, the British resident, the European inhabitants, and a few hundred loyal sepoys took shelter in the residency to protect themselves 1 1 The residency was besieged by the Indian rebels, and Henry Lawrence was killed during the siege. The early attempts of Sir Henry Havelock and Sir James Outram to recover Lucknow met with no success. Finally, Sir Colin Campbell, the new commander in-chief, evacuated the Europeans with the help of Gorkha regiments. In March 1858, the city was finally recovered by the British, but gue

21. #21Previous year
    After the revolt of 1857, the British recruited the Soldiers from the- [48th to 52nd. (Pre) 2008)
    • ABrahmins of U.P. Bihar
    • BBengalis and Orria's from the East
    • CGurkhas, Sikhs, and Punjabis in the North
    • DMadras presidency and Marathas
    Answer: (C) Gurkhas, Sikhs, and Punjabis in the North
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct the revolt of 1857, the British recruited the the Gurkhas, Sikhs, and Punjabis in the classified them into Martial Caste. These the British during the revolt of 1857

22. #22State PCS 2001
    The Revolt of 1857 was witnessed by the poet
    • AMir Taqi Mir
    • BZauq
    • CGhalib
    • DIqbal
    Answer: (C) Ghalib
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Ghalib (1797-1869), the eminent Urdu poet to Delhi witnessed the historic First War of 1857 and the subsequent the city by the British. Mirza Ghalib has provided eyewitness account of the uprising of 1857 in diaries Dastambu as well as his letters addressed friends and confidantes

23. #23State PCS 1995
    Which of the following groups did not participate in the revolt of 1857? 1. Agricultural Labour 2. Sahukar 3. Farmers 4. Landlords Select your answer from the following codes
    • AOnly 1
    • B1 and 2
    • COnly 2
    • D2 and 4
    Answer: (D) 2 and 4
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct and Landlords did not participate in the 1857. Big zamindars acted as 'break-waters to storm' Most Indian rulers refused to join and often gave active the British. Whereas Agricultural Labour and There were several reforms in the and taxation that affected the peasants and This economic factor of Peasants was one of reasons for revolt

24. #24State PCS 1994
    Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The first war oflndependence in 1857 failed to secure freedom from the British Government. Reason The leadership of Bahadur Shah Zafar did not have popular support and most of the Indian rulers of important States shied away from the struggle. Select the correct answer from the code given below
    • ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true, and (R) is false
    • D(A) is false, but (R) is true
    Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct first war of Independence in 1857 failed to from the British Government. The leaders were ! INDIA executed and shot dead by the Britisher. By the end of authority over India was fully re-established. We because we lacked unity. The leadership of Zafar did not have popular support as he was symbolic leader. Most of the Indian rulers of shied away from the struggle such as the Scindia the Holkar of Indore; the rulers of Patiala, other Sikh chieftains; and the Maharaja of Assertion (A) and Reason (R) both are correct is the correct explanation of (A)

25. #25Previous year
    Which one of the following statements about the Indigo Revolt of 1859 is correct? [CAPF 2017)
    • AIt broke out at Poona and Ahmadnagar
    • BIt was directed against moneylenders
    • CIt was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal
    • DIt was directed against the petty Zamindars and ex-employees of the planters
    Answer: (C) It was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct answer. Indigo Revolt of 1859 was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal. Many educated middle-class Bengalis sympathized with the cause of the indigo farmers and exposed the atrocities of the British indigo planters. Indian newspapers, such as the Hindu Patriot and the Som Prakash, reported on the plight of the peasants and the violence of the planters. The play Nil Darpan (Mirror of Indigo) by Dinabandhu Mitra, which depicted the oppression and exploitation of the indigo cultivators, became a powerful tool of propaganda and mobilization. Option a is incorrect: The Indigo Revolt did not break out at Poona and Ahmadnagar, but in Bengal, especially in the districts of Nadia, Jessore, Murshidabad, Pabna, Rajshahi and Maida. Option b is incorrect: It was directed against the British indigo planters, who forced the peasants to grow indigo on their lands under oppre

26. #26UPSC CAPF 2016
    Consider the following statements about the Santhal Hool of 1855-56. 1. The Santhals were in a desperate situation as tribal lands were leased out. 2. The Santhal rebels were treated very leniently by British officials. 3. Santhal inhabited areas were eventually constituted into separate administrative units called Santhal parganas. 4. The Santhal rebellion was the only major rebellion in mid 19th century India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3
    • C1, 3 and 4
    • D1 and 3 only
    Answer: (D) 1 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct: The Santhals were losing their outsiders and they were feeling increasingly Statement 2 is incorrect: The British suppressed brutally and many Santhals were 3 is correct: The British government administrative units for the Santhals in order them from 4 is incorrect: There were other major mid 19th century India, such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Important Tips The Santhals: The Santhals were the tribal people who lived in the Chota Nagpur plateau in present-day Jharkhand. They were in a desperate situation as their tribal lands were being leased out to outsiders. The Santhals also felt that they were being exploited by the British officials and moneylenders. The rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, two Santhal leaders. The rebels quickly gained control of large parts of the Chota Nagpur plateau. However, the British eventually suppressed the r

27. #27UPSC CDS 2020
    The 'Tattvabodhini Sabha' was established by
    • ADevendranath Tagore in 1839
    • BKeshab Chandra Sen in 1857
    • CAkshay Kumar Datta in 1850
    • DDwarakanath Tagore in 1840
    Answer: (A) Devendranath Tagore in 1839
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Tattvabodhini Sabha was a religious by Devendranath Tagore in 1839. The goal of was to promote a more rational and humanist Hinduism based on the Upanishads. The Sabha journal called Tattvabodhini Patrika, which was a for the discussion of religious and

28. #28Previous year
    Which one of the following towns was not a centre of the Revolt of 1857? (CDS 2020 (II)
    • AAyodhya
    • BAgra
    • CDelhi
    • DKanpur
    Answer: (A) Ayodhya
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, to other parts of the country, including Delhi, Kanpur. Ayodhya was not a center of the Revolt of city was under the control of the Nawab of was a loyal ally of the British. The Nawab attempts at rebellion in Ayodhya, and the city throughout the revolt

29. #29UPSC CDS 2020
    Consider the following statements: The to the declaration by the rebels of 1857. 2. the statement by the leader of the underground movement in the Revolt of 1942. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) Only 1
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct: The Azamgarh Proclamation the declaration by the rebels during the Indian 1857 (also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or First War 2 is incorrect: The Azamgarh Proclamation associated with the Quit India Movement of 1942 or movement during that time. Important Tips The Azamgarh Proclamation: The Azamgarh Proclamation was authored mostly by Firoz Shah, the grandson of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II. The English translation of the manifesto was published in the Central Delhi district of Delhi, by the Delhi Gazette on September 29, 1857. The manifesto provides a detailed list of the different grievances of different sections of the society against the unjust colonial rule, and asserts the ability of the Mughals to establish their suzerainty over India. In the proclamation, the rulers and chieftains are advised to accept the throne of Delhi and stand up for the

30. #30State PCS 2015
    Which of the following about Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, who played an important part in the Revolt of 1857 is/are correct? 1. He was popularly known as Danka Shah or the Maulvi with a drum. 2. He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat. 3. He was killed by British troops under the command of Henry Lawrence.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • AOnly 1
    • B1 and 3
    • C2 and 3
    • D1 and 2
    Answer: (D) 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct l is correct: Ahmadullah Shah was also Danka Shah or Nakkar Shah, because he used to drum (danka or nakkar) with him and beat it to for his speeches and 2 is correct: Ahmadullah Shah fought in of Chinhat on June 30, 185'7, in which the under Sir Henry Lawrence were defeated by the by Nana Sahib, Bakht Khan and Ahmadullah 3 is incorrect: Ahmadullah Shah was not killed troops, but by a local zamindar named Raja of Powayan, who betrayed him and shot him when to meet him on June 5, 1858

31. #31State PCS 2019
    Which of the following brave from Bhopal led the main movement and sacrificed his life during the first struggle for Independence in 1857?
    • AFazil Mohammad Khan
    • BSheikh Ramzan
    • CDost Mohammad Khan
    • DHabibulla Khan
    Answer: (A) Fazil Mohammad Khan
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Mohammad Khan from Bhopal led the and sacrificed his life during the first Independence in 1857. Adil Mohammed Khan and Khan, two brothers, became one of the leaders from Bhopal region during 1857 revolt. in the service of the Bhopal state which was loyal to Adil Khan and his brother Fazil Khan took up the East India Company. They urged the sipahis Bhopal regiment to join the uprising and throw out Encouraged by his call, the native soldiers Sehore cantonment on 5th August 1857. Shortly attacked Garhi-Ambapani and Pathari and captured In December, a military unit under Hugh Rose was dispatched to deal with Khan's forces, and by they besieged the Rahatgarh fort, arrested and Khan on 29 January 1858

32. #32Previous year
    Modern Historian, who called the revolt of 1857 as the first Independence War was- [. (Pre) 2008) M
    • ADr. R.C. Mazumdar
    • BDr. S.N. Sen
    • CV. D. Savarkar
    • DAshok Mehta
    Answer: (C) V. D. Savarkar
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct India, the term First War of Independence was by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in his "The History of the War of Indian was originally written in Marathi. He wrote guerilla warfare tricks used in the 1857 Sepoy Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, using the term First War of Independence to refer event of 1857, and the terminology was adopted by of India

33. #33State PCS 2000
    Who of the following had struggled against Britishers in 1857?
    • AChandrasekhar Azad
    • BRamprasad Bilsmil
    • CSaadat Khan
    • DMakhan Lal Chaturvedi
    Answer: (C) Saadat Khan
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Khan was the leader of the revolution of 1857 He is revered for not only defeating the British compelling them to flee their base within a few hours encounter that took place on 01 July 1857. It was 15 December, 1857 that the British forces managed to get 18. INDIA control of the region again. He managed to evade capture to wage further struggle till September 1874, was finally captured and executed. Chandrasekhar Ramprasad Bilsmil were associated with Association (HRA) whereas Makhan was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, a journalist. All these three were born after 1857

34. #34State PCS 1992
    Maharani Laxmibai had combated in last battle against
    • AHugh Rose
    • BGuff
    • CNiel
    • DHavlock
    Answer: (A) Hugh Rose
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct with the help of Tatya Tope and other rebel soldiers, Laxmibai captured the fort of Gwalior. proceeded to Morar near Gwalior to confront a led by Hugh Rose. Rani Laxmibai fighting in Gwalior on 18th June 1858, aged dressed as a soldier when she died. Hugh Rose led forces against Rani Laxmi Bai and on her death "here lay the woman who was the only man among Hugh rose crushed the revolt in Jhansi and it

35. #35State PCS 1990
    The symbol of 1857 independence struggle was
    • ALotus and Chapatis
    • BEagle
    • CScarf
    • DTwo sword
    Answer: (A) Lotus and Chapatis
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct and Chapatis (Bread) are considered as the the revolt of 1857. Lotus is pure and is related to is the basic need of everyone. There are opinion scholars that the slices of bread and lotus were different villages to carry forward some Important Tips Chapati movement, 1857: In March 1857, Dr. Gilbert Hadow, an army surgeon in the employ of East India Company, wrote the following lines describing a strange movement afoot in 1857, in a letter to his sister in Britain. "There is a most mysterious affair going on throughout the whole of India at present. No one seems to know the meaning of it. It is not known where it originated, by whom or for what purpose, whether it is supposed to be connected to any religious ceremony or whether it has to do with some secret society. The Indian papers are full of surmises as to what it means. It is called the chapati movement:' Thou

36. #36CGPSC 2021
    Read the following statements and choose the correct option: 1. Ganjam Revolt occurred during AD 1800 to 1805 2. Ganjam Revolt was led by Dhananjay 3. Revolt of Gumsur was led by Shrikar Bhanja 4. Dhananjay was father of Shrikar BhanjaWhich of the above statements is/are true?
    • A1, 2 and 3
    • B1, 2 and 4
    • C1 and 2
    • D1 only
    Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct: The Ganjam Revolt was a that took place in the Ganjam district of Odisha The revolt was caused by the oppressive the British East India Company. The British had the administration of the Ganjam district and to impose heavy taxes on the people. The tribal Ganjam were also being exploited by the zamindars. Revolt was suppressed by the British in 2 is correct: The Ganjam Revolt was led Bhanja, the last king of Ghumsur. British annexation, inspiring tribal support. attempts, British troops couldn't capture him, and continued even after his death in 3 is correct: The Revolt of Gumsur was Shrikar Bhanja. He led the rebellion against in Ghumsur, assisted by tribal chiefs. The to resist British attempts to annex the estate loyal village headmen. Dhananjay Bhanj, successor Bhanja, later continued the resistance against 4 is incorrect: Dhananjay Bhanj father,

37. #37CGPSC 2017
    The following popular movements occurred after 1857: 1. Santhal Rebellion 2. Indigo Revolt 3. Deccan Agriculturists Riots 4. Birsa Munda UprisingSelect the correct answer
    • A1, 2, 3
    • B2, 3, 4
    • C1, 2, 4
    • D1, 3, 4
    Answer: (B) 2, 3, 4
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. The Santhal rebellion took place before 1857 in around 1855. The popular movements that occurred after 1857 are: Indigo revolt (1859-1860) Deccan Agriculturists Riots (1875) Birsa Munda uprising (1899-1900) Important Tips The Deccan Riots of 1875 were a peasant uprising in Maharashtra, targeting oppressive debt peonage imposed by moneylenders. Peasants attacked moneylenders' properties, burning debt bonds and deeds. The riots arose due to deceitful practices, high-interest rates, and exploitation by moneylenders who profited from post-American Civil War cotton demands. It reflected agrarian distress and interplay between credit, commerce, and colonial policies

38. #38CGPSC 2016
    The revolt of Vellore occur during the regime of which Governor?
    • AWellesley
    • BLord Minto
    • CLord Cornwallis
    • DSir George Barlow (e) None of the above
    Answer: (D) Sir George Barlow (e) None of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Vellore mutiny occurred during the regime of Barlow. The mutiny took place on July 10, was a significant early instance of a large-scale Indian sepoys against the British East India mutineers seized the Vellore Fort and engaged in with British troops. The rebellion was subdued and artillery from Arcot

39. #39JPSC 2021
    Who was the leader of Bhumij Revolt?
    • ABhagirath
    • BDubia Gosain
    • CJatra Bhagat
    • DGanga Narain
    Answer: (D) Ganga Narain
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Narain Singh led the Bhumij Rebellion in the Dhalbhum and Jungle Mahal areas of district, Bengal Presidency. The rebellion was to British exploitation and policies, triggered by over succession to the Barabhum Raj. Ganga the Sardar Gorilla Vahini Sena, gaining support regions. His guerilla campaigns and strategic to significant unrest and casualties among British rebellion compelled the British to withdraw and policies

40. #40UPPCS 2016
    Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress continuously for six years?
    • AJawaharlal Nehru
    • BAbul Kalam Azad
    • CG. K. Gokhale
    • DDadabhai Naoroji
    Answer: (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Majumdar tried to summarize the revolt of According to him, the revolt was neither nor was it national, nor was it a war of Important Tips Views of historians about the Revolt of 1857: Tarachand: It has to be admitted that the war against the British was not inspired by any sentiment of nationalism, for in 1857 India was not yet politically a nation. V.D. Savarkar: The upsiring of 1857 was not a sepoy mutiny. It was a India's first war of independence. S. N. Sen: What began as a fight for religion ended as a war of independence

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