Previous Questions on Revolt of 1857

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Previous Questions on Revolt of 1857

1. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

a) The introduction of the British education system
b) The imposition of high land revenue taxes
c) The introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges
d) The annexation of Indian princely states

Answer: c) The introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges

2. On which date did the sepoys at Meerut mutiny, marking the beginning of the Revolt of 1857?

a) May 1, 1857
b) May 10, 1857
c) June 6, 1857
d) July 15, 1857

Answer: b) May 10, 1857

3. Who was declared the Emperor of Hindustan by the rebels during the Revolt of 1857?

a) Bahadur Shah II
b) Rani Lakshmibai
c) Nana Sahib
d) Siraj-ud-Daula

Answer: a) Bahadur Shah II

4. Which British city was besieged by Nana Sahib during the Revolt of 1857, leading to a major massacre?

a) Delhi
b) Kanpur
c) Lucknow
d) Jhansi

Answer: b) Kanpur

5. The Siege of Lucknow was successfully relieved by which British General?

a) Sir Charles Napier
b) General Colin Campbell
c) Sir Hugh Wheeler
d) Sir Henry Lawrence

Answer: b) General Colin Campbell

6. Which prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 is known for her resistance and leadership in Jhansi?

a) Begum Hazrat Mahal
b) Rani Lakshmibai
c) Mangal Pandey
d) Tatya Tope

Answer: b) Rani Lakshmibai

7. When did the British government formally end the Revolt of 1857 and assume direct control over India?

a) March 1858
b) June 1858
c) November 1857
d) September 1857

Answer: b) June 1858

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