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1857 and Early Uprisings — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions — page 2

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. #41UPPCS 2016
   Who of the following continuously from 1904 onwards emphasized on the grant of 'self-rule' to India?
   • AS. N. Banerjee
   • BAurobindo Ghosh
   • CFiroz Shah Mehta
   • DDadabhai Naoroji
   Answer: (C) Firoz Shah Mehta
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct l and 2 are incorrect: While British Indian historian) called the revolt the Sepoy Indian historians (not British historians) named Revolt of 1857 or the First War of Indian was the first expression of organised 3 is correct: Revolt of a death blow system of East India Company's rule in India. India Company's rule in India came to an end as of the uprising. India was now directly governed British Crown. The Doctrine of Lapse was the claims of Indian kings were 4 is incorrect: The revolt was started due interference in religion and hurting the of the Indians. However, there were reasons. All groups having their own concerns in the revolt of 1857. For instances, some rulers wanted to claim their authority in and peasants wanted the relaxation in Hence, it was not only for the improvement of machinery in India

2. #42UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
   The President: of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India was
   • AC. Rajagopalachari
   • BJ.B. Kriplani
   • CJawaharlal Nehru
   • DMaulana Abul Kalam Azad
   Answer: (A) C. Rajagopalachari
   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

3. #43UPPCS 2005
   Who among the following presided over the Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress?
   • AJawahar Lal Nehru
   • BJ.M. Sengupta
   • CS.C. Bose
   • DVallabhbhai Patel
   Answer: (A) Jawahar Lal Nehru
   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)

4. #44Previous year
   In whose reign was English Education introduced in India [. (Mains) 2011)
   • ALord William Cavendish Bentinck
   • BLord Hardinge
   • CLord Minto
   • DLord Dalhousie
   Answer: (A) Lord William Cavendish Bentinck
   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

5. #45UPPCS 2004
   Who authored the book "Poverty and the Unbritish Rule in India"?
   • AAmartya Kumar Sen
   • BRamesh Chandra Dutt
   • CGopal Krishna Gokhale
   • DDadabhai Naoroji
   Answer: (A) Amartya Kumar Sen
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct 1 is correct: In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that was being misgoverned. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah last ruler of Awadh, a princely state in northern was deposed by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General who accused him of neglecting the administration of his subjects. The British East India Company Awadh and brought it under its direct rule. one of the causes of the revolt of 1857, as many people resented the British interference and is correct: The Nawab was accused of to control the rebellious chiefs and Taluqdars. and Taluqdars were the local landlords and nobles considerable power and influence in Awadh. They the authority of the Nawab and resisted his reform the revenue system and curb their privileges. used this as a pretext to justify their annexation claiming that they would restore law and order the rights of the is also th

6. #46State PCS 2010
   The first three universities in India ( Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay) were established in which year?
   • A1857
   • B1881
   • C1885
   • D1905
   Answer: (B) 1881
   Explanation

   Option bis the correct immediate cause of India's first war of the suspicion about British interference in cartridge of the new 'Enfield Rifle' was greased and pig fat and had to be bitten before loading. unacceptable to the Hindus and Muslims. The sacred to the Hindus, while the pig was taboo Muslims. This paved the way for immediate protest Pandey, and the revolt broke out

7. #47Previous year
   The first Chief Justice of Supreme Court established by the East India Company was: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012)
   • AElijah lmpey
   • BCourtney Ilbert
   • CPhillip Francis
   • DNone of the above
   Answer: (A) Elijah lmpey
   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

8. #48JPSC 2021
   Who have appointed First Indian Education Commission and in which year
   • ALord Ripon in 1882
   • BLord William Wedderburn in 1885
   • CLord Curzon in 1905
   • DLord Lytton in 1880 D J
   Answer: (D) Lord Lytton in 1880 D J
   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

9. #49Practice set
   Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary cause of the Vellore Mutiny of 1806?
   • AA hike in 1 and revenue by the British Indian Government
   • BInterference in the social and religious practices of the sepoys
   • CLarge-scale transfer of 1 and ownership from locals to outsiders
   • DIntroduction of money lenders in the region
   Answer: (B) Interference in the social and religious practices of the sepoys
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Vellore mutiny of. 1806 occurred when the against interference in their social and and raised a banner of revolt unfurling the the ruler of 1805, General Sir John Craddock, who was of the Madras Army, ordered a the army's uniform that hurt the sentiments of both well as Muslim soldiers. In 1806, the replacement of by a leather cockade caused a mutiny at were prohibited from wearing religious marks forced to shave off their moustaches and beards. angered the soldiers. Those who protested with whipping and sent out of the army

10. #50Practice set
    In the context of Modern Indian history, Consider the following statements regarding uprisings in Ganjam and Gumsur in the first half of 19 th century: 1. Strikara Bhanj and Dhananjay Bhanj were the leaders of this uprising. 2. The main cause of the revolt was the resentment caused due to subsidiary alliance arrangement. 3. One of the main Centers of this uprising was in the Northern Circar region. nHow many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct and Gumsur uprising occurred in the region in the late 18 th century against British payment of unjustifiable revenues to 1 is correct: Under Ganjam and the Northern Circars, Ganjam and its rose in revolt against the British rule. Strikara zamindar of Gumsur in Ganjam district, refused to in 1797. In 1800, he openly rebelled and defied Bhanj, a son of Strikara Bhanj rose in the second time when the British forces occupied Kolaida in November 1835. The revolt greatly government's authority, but Dhananjay died tn and his followers continued the 2 is incorrect: Subsidiary alliance was not of revolt in the Ganjam and Gumsur. The revolt the payment of 3 is correct: As mentioned above, the Ganjam and its adjoining regions rose in the British rule in the uprisings in Ganjam

11. #51Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding the Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram: 1. The primary cause of the revolt was the British annexation of Vizianagaram by applying the 'Doctrine of Lapse'. 2. The Battle of Padmanabhan is associated with this revolt.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. Statement 1 is incorrect: Application of Doctrine of Lapse is not associated with the Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram. In 1758, a treaty was made between the English and Ananda Gajapatiraju, the ruler of Vizianagaram, to jointly oust the French from the Northern Circars. In this mission they were successful. After their victory, the British went back on thei words, demanded a tribute from the Raja and asked him to disband his troops. Raja of Vizianagaram did not accept the demands of the British and started the revolt. Statement 2 is correct: The battle at Padmanabham is associated with this revolt. The raja died in a battle at Padmanabham (in modern Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh) in 1794 while fighting the British troops

12. #52Practice set
    What was the common thread among the places like Dacca, Varanasi, Multan, Ahmedabad in 18th century India?
    • ATextile Centre
    • BSeat of Provincial Powers
    • CCentre of revolt against Mughals
    • DFamine hit areas
    Answer: (A) Textile Centre
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct a is Correct. Important Centres of Textile Bangalore, Coimbatore, Dacca, Murshidabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Burhanpur, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Lahore, Masulipatnam, Aurangabad, Apart from them, Kashmir was a well-known centre. Important Tips India was self-sufficient in handicrafts and agricultural products in 18 th century. Import of foreign goods was not done at a large scale. Whereas, Indian and agricultural products were in good demand in foreign markets. The silver and gold and entered into India, as Trade was done in them. Therefore, India was also called as a sink of precious metals

13. #53Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to Chapati and Lotus movement during 1857: 1. It turned out to be an effective weapon of psychological warfare against colonial rule. 2. Chapatis with secret message encoded in them were distributed rapidly in parts of North India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1857, tensions in British-occupied India were at an all time high. In February of that year, a strange thing occur. Thousands of chapatis were distributed by rapidly. Lotus flowers and bits of goats' flesh, so rumoured, were also passed from hand to hand period. Much of it began and continued 1 is correct: The objective behind the to create an atmosphere of mysterious experiment had been very successful. The deliveries of 1857 that put the British into such turned out to be an effective weapon of against colonial 2 is incorrect: In the movement, unmarked chapatis (not encoded with any distributed to homes and police outposts by runners at night, and the people who accepted would quietly make more batches and pass Extensive enquiries into the meaning of this produced plenty of theories but few there was not a word written on or sign made on the British were livid a

14. #54Practice set
    The Revolt of 1857 was joined by several classes across many parts. Which among the following classes joined the revolt? 1. Modern Educated Indians 2. Moneylenders and merchants 3. Peasantry 4. Shopkeepers 5. Religious mendicants and priestsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B3, 4 and 5 only
    • C2, 3 and 4 only
    • D1, 4 and 5 only
    Answer: (B) 3, 4 and 5 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer The revolt of the sepoys was accompanied by a the civil population, particularly in the and Awadh. There was a widespread the revolt by the peasantry, the artisans, labourers, zamindars, religious mendicants, civil servants which gave it real strength as the character of a popular revolt. The peasants zamindars gave free expression to their attacking the moneylenders and zamindars who them from the classes and groups did not join and, in fact, the zamindars acted as 'break-waters to storm'; even backed off once promises of land restitution and merchants suffered the wrath of badly and, anyway, saw their class interests under British Educated Indians viewed this revolt as backward looking, supportive of the feudal or_der, and as a reaction conservative forces to modernity

15. #55Practice set
    Consider the following pairs: 1. Nana Saheb Refusal of the Family, Title 2. Kunwar Singh Deprivation from his own estates 3. Khan Bahadur Against the policy of Doctrine of Lapse 4. Begum Hazrat Annexation of Awadh MahalHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four 6
    Answer: (C) Only three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct causes of the revolt of 1857 emerged from all aspects socio-cultural, economic, and political-of daily existence population cutting through all sections and leaders of the 1857 revolt along their reason of discussed I is correct: At Kanpur, leadership came to Nana as he was the adopted. son of the last peshwa, II. He was refused the family title and banished and was living near Kanpur. Nana Saheb from Kanpur, proclaimed himself the Bahadur Shah as the Emperor of India, himself to be his governor. 2 is correct: In Bihar, the revolt was led the zamindar of Jagdishpur. An old man in hi; a grudge against the British who had his estates. He unhesitatingly joined the sepoys when Arrah from Dinapore 3 is incorrect: At Bareilly, Khan Bahadur, a the former ruler of Rohilkhand, was placed in. enthusiastic about the pension being he orga,nised an. army of 40,000 soldiers res

16. #56Practice set
    Which of the following is/ are the consequences of the Revolt of 1857? 1. Community, caste, tribal and regional loyalties were encouraged among the sepoys. 2. End of Company's rule in India. 3. Widespread confiscation and redistribution of land in the North Western provinces. 12.Select the correct option using the code given below: )a) 1 and i only
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C2 only
    • D1, 2 and 3 9
    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 9
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct: The organization of the of the army was now based ou the policy of rule". Regiments were created on the basis of and region to prevent the clevelopment of feeling among the soldiers. Community, and regipnal loyalties were encouraged so as the of the solidarity that was evident sepoys from in 1857. 2 is correct: The rule of Indian territories from the hands of the East India Company directly into the British government name of Queen Victoria. This was done via the Act of Good Government, 3,is correct: In the North Western Provinces, made widespread confiscation and land. Some incomplete figures show that land assessed at 17 lakhs was confiscated and land assessed at 9 lakhs in reward. In making land rewards it was the who were preferred

17. #57Practice set
    With reference to the revolt of 1857, which of the following was/were the causes of discontent of the sepoys against the British rule? 1. Non-payment of foreign service allowance. 2. Discrimination in payments and promotion. 3. Compulsion to fight overseas when required. iSelect the correct answer using the code given; below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B2, 3 and 4 only
    • C5 or ily (d) i, 2, 3, 4 and S
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct answer. Leading to the revolt of 1857, there was rising the sepoys against the British rule due to the

18. #58Practice set
    Which of the following commissions was appointed after the Revolt of 1857 to look into the military affairs of India?
    • ASadler Commission
    • BPeel Commission
    • CCampbell Commission
    • DStrachey Commission
    Answer: (B) Peel Commission
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. The Peel Commission (1859) was formed with the purpose of policy creation regarding the future composition the Indian Army in post-Mutiny India. It comprised of high ranking officers of the British and Indian armies and was headecl. oy the Secretary of State of War, Major-General Peel, Important Tips Peel commission suggested several measures to look into military affairs of India, some of them are as follows - Increasing the ratio of Europeans in the Indian army Making regiments on caste lines initiating the policy of divide and rule Not promoting Indians to the higher ranks

19. #59Practice set
    With reference to the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. There was cooperation between Hindus and Muslims. 2. Maulvi Ahmadullah led the revolt from Faizabad. 3. The introduction of telegraph was decisive in tracking the strategy of the leaders of the revolt. 4. Colin Campbell was the commander-in- Chief during the time of revolt.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (D) All four
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct answer. Statement 1 is correct. During the entire revolt, cooperation between Hindus and Muslims was observed. All rebel leaders acknowledged Bahadur Shah Zafar as the Indian Emperor. Moreover, even in leadership, both Hindus and Muslims were well-represented. Statement 2 is correct. Maulvi Ahmadullah was a native of Madras who had moved to Faizabad, where he fought with British troops. He emerged as one of the of the 3 is correct. The Indian rebels were and the revolt was unorganized. However, were well-equipped to suppress the revolt. One important services tackle the revolt of telegraph. Telegraph was introduced in India in In May 1857, one of the first intimations outbreak of the rebellion at Meerut came from sent to Agra on the day the uprising erupted. telegraph kept the Commander-in-chief the movements and strategy of the 4 is correct. Colin Campbell was dur

20. #60Practice set
    With reference to modern Indian history, 'The Azamgarh Proclamation' is related to which of the following events?
    • ABattle of Buxar
    • BBattle of Plassey
    • CRevolt of 1857
    • DAnnexation of Awadh
    Answer: (C) Revolt of 1857
    Explanation

    Option (c) is the correct Azamgarh Proclamation, 25 August 1857, demand of the rebels during 1857 revolt. It sections, one each for Zamindars, Merchants, Artisans, Pundits and Other learned persons

21. #61Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the reasons for absence of an All-India participation in the Revolt of 1857: 1. There was an absence of national consciousness among the people. 2. Certain sections viewed the revolt as backward looking and so did not support the revolt. E11 3. Earlier uprisings in many other regions of the country had been brutally suppressed by the Company.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B1 and 3 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct revolt started in 1857 initiated with the Sepoy then expanded to more regions standing against Company (EIC) and their atrocities. However, it due to variety of causes and limited territorial among one of the key 1 is correct: It is argued. that. had not yet awakened in modern sense. the population themselves with the they'. lived in. An all-India ruler was also absent power had declined significantly. Many tli.emselveswith the revolt of 1857 as they did itbe thei( own 2 Educated Indians viewed this backward looking, supportive of the feudal order and as of traditional conservative forces to modernity they did not join the movement. These people had that the British would usher in an era of 3 is correct: There was no all- India veneer revolt. The eastern, southern, and western parts of more or less unaffected. This was probably earlier uprisings in those regions h

22. #62Practice set
    Consider the following pairs with reference to recapture of centres of revolt of 1857 and the respective British officer involved: 1. Delhi John Nicholson 2. Kanpur Sir Colin Campbell 3. Benaras Colonel NeillHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Britishers ruthlessly suppressed the revolt at places with brutal force and all their the end. of 1859, British over India was ff;, The British government had to pour. of men, a.nd into the Indians had to later repay the entire co st throug 1 is correctly matched: The British September 20, 1857 after prolonged and bitter Nicholson was the leader of the siege in Delhi. He wounded and l.ater sµccumbed to his injuries, was wreaked on the inhabitants of Delhi. With of Delhi, the focal point of the revolt Pair 2 is correctly matched: Sir Colin Campbell on December 6, 1857. Nana Saheb, escaped to Nepal in 1859, never to be again. Sir C.olin Campbell has earlier evacuated 3 is correctly matched: At Benaras, a rebellion organised which was mercilessly Neill, who put to death all suspected rebels disorderly sepoys

23. #63Practice set
    With reference to 1857 revolt, which of the following is/are causes of failure of revolt? 1. Poor arms and equipment. 2. The revolt was uncoordinated and poorly organised. 3. Lack of clear understanding of colonial rule. 4. The revolt was and not countrywide.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B1, 2 and 4 only
    • C2, 3 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct of failure of 1857 1 is correct. The Indian soldiers were,. materially, fighting generally with swords and very few guns and muskets. On the other European soldiers were equipped with the latest war like the Enfield rifle Statement 2 is correct. The revolt poorly no coordination or central leadership. The leaders-Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope, Kunwar no match to their British opponents 3 is correct. The mutineers lacked a of colonial rule; nor did they have a forward looking programme, a coherent ideology, a or a societal alternative. The rebels elements with differing grievances and concepts 4 is correct. Though the revolt was widespread it was yet to a great extent localised, organised. The area affected was the Punjab, Provinces, Rohilkhand, Oudh, the Territory Narbada (Narmada) and the Chambal and the of Bengal and Bihar on the Northeast

24. #64Practice set
    With reference to the major causes that resulted in the Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. The discontent and disaffection among the dispossessed ruling families and their successors. 2. The vigorous application of the policies of Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse. 3. Prevalence of the rampant corruption in the Company's administration. 4. The Indian sepoy was discriminated against his British counterpart in matters of promotion and privileges.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (D) All four
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Revolt of 1857 started on 10th May was a major India in 1857-58 against the rule of the British East which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf British Crown. It is also named as the Sepoy Mutiny, Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, Insurrection, and the First War of Independence. as the result of an accumulation of different time, rather than any single event. 1 is correct. The East India Company created of discontent and disaffection among the families and their successors by her conquest. on the ruling families who lost their means and other common people were disaffected with the alien rule. Like the annexation by Lord Dalhousie adding humiliation to the 2 is correct. The British policy of led to the displacement of many rulers The vigorous application of the policies of and Doctrine of Lapse angered the ruling the society. Discontent and dis

25. #65Practice set
    With reference to the Mainland and Northeast Tribal revolts of colonial India, consider the following statements: 1. Tribal revolts of the Northeast did not concern itself with uprooting colonial rule from India. 2. Mainland tribal revolts were mainly caused due to agrarian distress and disruption of lifestyle. 3. The mainland tribal revolts generally lasted much longer than those in the Northeast.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The tribal revolts in the of Northeast were mainly motivated by the desire autonomy, regardless of the ruling dispensation mainland. They did not care if India was ruled by the British, they just wanted their political 2 is correct: The tribal revolts of the motivated chiefly by the disruptions created social and economic life of the Tribals by The British forced them to give up and take up oppressive feudal style where they were burdened by heavy The British also restricted their access to All this created resentment in the mainland to.a series of rebellions like Munda Ulgulan, Ho rebellion, 3 is incorrect: The revolts among the tribes lasted longer than those by the tribes of British could not defeat them easily as the very difficult as well as unknown to them, leading wars, for example Khasi uprisings, revolts of mainland tribes were intense and o

26. #66Practice set
    With reference to 'Indigo revolt', the following statements: 1. The revolt was mainly confined to the Vidarbha region of present-day Maharashtra 2. It was against the government's policy of higher export duty on indigo. 3. Revolt consists of violent attacks on governments' properties followed with armed rebellion. 4. The dance-drama 'Chitrangada' by Rabindranath Tagore portrayed this revolt accurately.How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (D) All four
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is incorrect: The Indigo revolt was a and subsequent uprising of indigo farmers planters that erupted in 1859 in Chaugacha village Bengal. Statement 2 is incorrect: The revolt was against They forced Indian farmers to grow indigo fraudulent deals with them. The cultivators to grow indigo in place of food crops. They loans for this purpose. Once the farmers they could never repay it due to the high rates They were forced to sell indigo at so as to maximize the European planters' 3 is incorrect: The methods of resistance peasants differed from place to place. However, it to time and place and was mostly passive 4 is incorrect: The play Nil Darpan (The Indigo) by Dinabandhu Mitra written in 1858 - the farmers' situation accurately. a dance-drama, written by Rabindranath Tagore. is based on the story of Chitrangada, the of the Kingdom of Manipur and one of the wives

27. #67Practice set
    Consider the following statements about the Ramosi Uprising: 1. The Ramosis were the hill tribes of Western Ghats who were employed by Maratha administration. 2. Chittur Singh and Bapu Trimbakji Sawant were the main leaders related to the Ramosi uprising. 3. The main reason for Ramosi uprising was the British policies related to the famine of 1822.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is correct. The Ramosis, were the hill Western Ghats who were employed by the and had not reconciled to British rule pattern of 2 is correct. The Ramosi uprising took place under Chittur Singh and they plundered the Satara. Again, there were eruptions in 1825-26 Nayak of Poona and his supporter Bapu and the disturbances continued till 3 is incorrect. The Ramosis revolted British policy of annexation and not for famines After the annexation of the Maratha territories by the Ramosis, who had been employed by the lost their means of livelihood. Hence, against the Britishers

28. #68Practice set
    Consider the following revolts and the leaders associated with them: 1. Santhal Rebellion Ishan Chandra Roy 2. Pagal Panthis Karam Shah and Movement Tipu Shah 3. Pabna Agrarian Siddhu and Kanhu UprisingHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is incorrect. Santhal Rebellion - Santhals, were people, who had fled to settle in the plains Rajmahal Hills (Bihar) to lead the Santhal the zamindars. The zamindars use to subject to oppressive exactions and dispossession of rebellion turned into an anti-British movement and Kanhu. The Santhals proclaimed an end Rule and declared the area between Rajmahal as autonomous. The rebellion was 1856. Whereas, Ishan Chandra Roy was related to 2 is correct. Pagal Panthi Movement - Paga! of the Hajong and Gar tribes was under of Karam Shah and Tipu Shah against the rents (1825-1835; Mymensingh district, earlier in movement was violently 3 is incorrect. Pabna Agrarian This revolt by Ishan Chandra Roy, Shambhu Pal, Khoodi supported by B.C. Chatterjee and R.C. Dutt District, East Bengal, now in Bangladesh). The against policies of zamindars to prevent occupants occupancy ri

29. #69Practice set
    Consider the following differences between the nature of peasant movements in 19th and those in the 20th century: 1. The movements of 19th century were generally centered on economic issues whereas movements of 20th century were generally centered on anti-colonialism consciousness among peasants. 2. The leadership in the 19th century revolts were from among the peasants itself whereas in the 20th century movements were led by the Congress and the communist leaders. 3. Unlike the movements of 19th century there was emergence of formal organizations in 20th century movements. 4. Unlike the movements of the 19th century, the movements of the 20th century were limited to particular region.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (C) Only three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The 19th century peasant not focused to end the system of subordination of the peasants. Their demands were wholly on economic issues whereas the of 20th century became the part of Movement and were mainly anti-colonial in Kheda 2 is correct. The leadership in the 19th revolts was from the peasantry itself (Indigo whereas in 20th century the peasant mainly led by the Congress and the (the Tehbhaga Movement, Telangana Movement 3 is correct. The 19th century lacked any sort of formal organization, caused the movement to be a short-term in the movements of 20th century there was of class-conscious organizations which later the formation of Kisan 4 is incorrect. The peasant movements of were limited to a particular local region the coming of National parties the peasant 20th century became all India Solution: Option a is the correct nationalist struggle

30. #70Practice set
    In the context of modern history of India, which of the following statements is correct about the Moplah revolt,1921?
    • AForced religious conversion of Muslims is one of the major caus.es of this rebellion
    • BMahatma Gandhi initially supported this movement
    • CThe rebellion came to an end after the British passed a law to restore 1 and rights to Muslim tenants
    • DThe movement remained largely as a nonviolent movement
    Answer: (B) Mahatma Gandhi initially supported this movement
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Moplah peasant movement was organised in 1921 peasants of Malabar district in Kerala. The were Muslims and they agitated against the and the British a is incorrect: Forced religious conversion is not the reason why Moplah rebellion was major causes of the Moplah rebellion were

31. #71Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding the Bhil Uprisings.of 19th century in colonial India:i. The Bhil revolt was a series of uprisings that took place in present-day Bihar. 2. The Bhil rebels revolted against the British rule because of famine, economic distress and misgovernment. 3. The British used both force and conciliatory efforts to control the uprising.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone mllll
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Bhils were a tribal community that had on the forest for their livelihoods. However, with of the British colonial authorities, their access resources was restricted, leading to resentment Bhil 1 is incorrect: The Bhil revolt was a series that took place in the 19th century (in and 1846) in present-day Gujarat, 2 is correct: The Bhil rebels were led by who fought against the British colonial the rights of their communities, including the land and forests. They revolted against Company rule as they had to face famine, economic distress 3 is correct: The British government did the Bhil revolt by increasing its military presence in but it did not suppress the rebellion with only force. the British authorities negotiated with the and offered them some concessions. Thus they force and conciliatory measures to control the revolt

32. #72Practice set
    With reference to Tribal Movements during British rule in India, consider the following pairs: 1. Khasi rebellion Tirath Singh 2. Koya revolt Alluri Sitarama Raju 3. Ramosi uprising Bhima Nayak 4. Khond Uprisings Chakra BisoiHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer Khasi rebellion Tirath Singh Koya revolt Tomma sora Ramosi uprising Chittur Singh Khond Uprisings Chakra Khasi people in present-day Meghalaya British rule from 1829 to 1833, led by their Singh. They opposed the British imposition of interference in their social and cultural practices. eventually defeated the Khasi rebels and authority over the Koyas of the eastern Godavari track (modern by Khonda Sara chiefs, rebelled in 1803, 1840, 1861 and 1862. They rose once again in 1879-80 Ramos is, a hill tribe of the Western Ghats, did not rule and resented their policies. They revolted Singh in 1822 after losing their means of the annexation of Maratha Khond uprisings took place from 1837 to 1856 in tracts extending from Odisha to the Srikakulam districts of Andhra Pradesh against Company rule. The uprising was led by a young Chakra Bisoi and the Khonds were joine

33. #73Practice set
    With reference to the Revolt of the Jungle Mahal, consider the following statements: 1. Economic distress and increased land revenue demands were the reasons for the revolt. 2. The Revolt took place in Midnapore and Bankura districts of Bengal. 3. Chakra Bisoi was the main leader of this revolt.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B1 and 2 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l and 2 are correct. Famine, enhanced demands and economic distress goaded the tribesmen of the Jungle Mahal of and also of the Bankura district (in Bengal) The Revolt of the Jungle Mahal is also known as uprising 3 is incorrect. Most leaders were most significant uprising was under Durjan (or in 1798. Other leaders of the Chuars were Madhab Singh, Raja Mohan Singh, Shyam Singh and Lachman Singh of Bisoi was the leader of the Khond Uprisings

34. #74Practice set
    This tribal movement was launched by the inhabitants of Chhotanagpur. These tribesmen resented the large-scale transfers of their land to outsiders. They also opposed the British judicial and revenue policies, which badly affected their traditional social conditions. Buddho Bhagat was an important leader of this tribal movement. Which of the following tribal movements is described above?
    • AMunda Uprisings
    • BSanthal Rebellion
    • CKol Mutiny
    • DKhond Uprisings
    Answer: (C) Kol Mutiny
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Kols, along with other tribes, are Chhotanagpur. This covered Ranchi, Palamau and the western parts of trouble in 1831 started with large-scale transfers from Kol headmen to outsiders like Hindu, Sikh farmers and money-lenders who were demanded heavy taxes. Besides, the British revenue policies badly affected the traditional of the Kols resented this and in 1831, under the Buddho Bhagat, the Kol rebels killed or burnt about outsiders. Only after large-scale military order be restored

35. #75Practice set
    Consider the following pairs of revolts with the associated areas. 1. Koya revolt Chhotanagpur 2. Ramosi Revolt Vishakhapatnam 3. Kuka movement PunjabHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone Fracticebook mmlllt
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct I is incorrectly matched. Koya Revolt - District (Modern Andhra Pradesh). chiefs joined Koyas of eastern Godavari district against the oppression of Police, money regulations and denial of customary rights over 2 is incorrectly matched. Ramosi First Ramosi revolt took place in the leadership of Chittu Singh against the new British administration. The second phase of revolt between 1825-26 and revolted as lost their means of livelihood due annexation of Maratha.territories by 3 is correctly matched. Kuka movement- This movement was founded in 1840 by Mal. This movement converted from campaign to a political campaign when Punjab

36. #76Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding the aftermath of 1. The traditional Manjhi system again became operational in the region. 2. Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act 1876 was passed which forbade the transfer of Adivasi land to non-Adivasis.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • 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. After the Santhal rebellion of Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in of Rajmahal. The traditional Manjhi system became operational in the 2 is correct. The movement for self-rule independence, led to the formation of the and the passing of the Santhal Pargana 1876. This forbade the transfer of Adivasi land

37. #77Practice set
    Which. of the following statements regarding the Sanyasi Revplt is correct?
    • AThis revolt was not secular, as only Hindu sanyasis participated
    • BThis revolt occurred during the tenure of Lord Wellesley
    • CThere was no female participation in this revolt
    • DBankim Chandra's Anandmath was based on the sanyasi revolt
    Answer: (D) Bankim Chandra's Anandmath was based on the sanyasi revolt
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is incorrect: Equal participation of Hindus characterised the uprisings, sometimes referred the Fakir b is incorrect: The Revolt lasted between spanning the tenures of many governors of Bengal. at its peak during Warren Hastings c is incorrect: Debi Chaudhurani's the women's role in early resistances against Therefore, though very limited, there was in this dis correct: Anandamath, a semi-historical Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is based on the

38. #78Practice set
    Bakshi Jagabandhu, a famous freedom fighter is associated with
    • AWaghera Rising
    • BPaika Rebellion
    • CPoligars Revolt
    • DKutch Rebellion
    Answer: (B) Paika Rebellion
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu, chief of the militia army of the Gajapati King fought in rebellion in March Paikas attacked British symbols of power, setting stations, administrative offices and the their march towards Khurda

39. #79Practice set
    With reference to Santhal Rebellion of 1855, consider the following statements: 1. It was an anti-British rebellion. 2. The Santhals declared the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal as autonomous. 3. The rebellion ended with a mutual treaty between the East India Company and Santhals.How many of the above given statements are correct? land occupancy rights plantations and paying low remunerative prices indigo
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone n
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct. The Santhal rebellion against started due to continued oppression of Santhals were agricultural people, who had settle in the plains of the Rajmahal hills (Bihar) later turned into an anti-British 2 is correct. Under Sidhu and Kanhu, the Santhals proclaimed an end to Company declared the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal 3 is incorrect. The rebellion was Britishers in 1856. Sido died in 1855, while Kanhu in 1866. A separate district of Santhal Parganas by the Government to pacify the Santhals

40. #80Practice set
    The revolt occurred in 1899-1900 in the region south of Ranchi. The rebellion began as a religious movement and later gathered political force to fight against introduction of feudal and zamindari tenures. The rebels attacked police stations and churches, and raided the property of moneylenders and zamindars. They claimed Chhotanagpur as their area in 1879. Which of the following is being referred to in the above passage?
    • AChuar Uprisings
    • BMunda Rebellion
    • CKhond Uprisings
    • DBhil Revolts
    Answer: (B) Munda Rebellion
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1899-1900, the Mundas in the region south of under Birsa Munda. The rebellion which began as movement gathered political force to fight of feudal, zamindari tenures, and money-lenders and forest contractors. The the 'Great Tumult' as the movement came to be at establishing Munda Raj by driving out the used traditional symbols and language to urging them to destroy "Ravana" the Europeans). Birsa's followers attacked police churches, and raided the property of moneylenders The Mundas claimed Chhotanagpur as their 1879

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