Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the revolt in Awadh, who was Hanwant Singh?
Consider the following statements regarding the planning and coordination of the Revolt of 1857: 1. There is clear documentary evidence proving that a central committee of Indian rulers planned the dates of the mutinies. 2. The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused to accept new cartridges and informed the 48th Native Infantry that they awaited their orders. 3. Charles Ball noted that panchayats were a nightly occurrence in the Kanpur sepoy lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Shah Mal, a rebel leader in 1857, consider the following statements: 1. He destroyed the bungalow of an English officer rather than using it for administration. 2. He belonged to a clan of Jat cultivators related to the chaurasee des. 3. He survived the revolt and lived until 1860. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Who among the following was popularly known as "Danka Shah" during the Revolt of 1857?
"A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day." Which Governor General made this remark regarding the kingdom of Awadh?
With reference to the administrative structures established by the rebels in 1857, consider the following statements: 1. The rebels attempted to restore the eighteenth-century Mughal world. 2. In Awadh, the administrative hierarchy collapsed completely within days of the revolt. 3. They continued the system of land revenue collection to meet military expenses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following measures were taken by the British to repress the Revolt of 1857? 1. Martial law was restricted only to the city of Delhi. 2. Giving ordinary Britons the power to try and punish Indians suspected of rebellion. 3. Promising to return estates to big landholders who had rebelled, provided they surrendered immediately. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of the Revolt of 1857, who was François Sisten?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Subsidiary Alliance" system: 1. It was devised by Lord Dalhousie in 1856. 2. The ally had to station a British armed contingent in their territory. 3. The ally could engage in warfare with other rulers without British permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why did the British become increasingly interested in acquiring the territory of Awadh in the 1850s?
With reference to the rebel proclamations of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. They often appealed to the pre-British Hindu-Muslim past. 2. They rejected the coexistence of different communities under the Mughal Empire. 3. In Bareilly, the British failed to incite the Hindu population against the Muslims despite spending money. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the role of rumours about "bone dust" in 1857: 1. The rumour stated that the British mixed iron filings into the flour. 2. The rumour was not limited to sepoy lines but spread to ordinary people. 3. British officers tried to allay these fears but failed to convince the sepoys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following rebel leaders was a tribal cultivator of Singhbhum in Chotanagpur?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Summary Settlement" of 1856: 1. It removed taluqdars wherever possible. 2. It successfully reduced the exploitation of peasants and lowered the revenue demand. 3. It was based on the belief that settling land with taluqdars would increase state revenue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the events of 1857? 1. 10 May : Mutiny starts in Meerut 2. 30 May : Rising in Lucknow 3. 30 June : British defeat in the Battle of Chinhat 4. 25 Sept : British forces enter the Residency in Lucknow Select the correct answer using the code given below:
"Khoob lari mardani woh to Jhansi wali rani thi." These lines, celebrating the valour of Rani Lakshmi Bai, were written by:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Azamgarh Proclamation" and its section on Merchants: 1. It criticized the British Government for monopolizing the trade of valuable merchandise like indigo and cloth. 2. It stated that the trade of valuable articles would remain a state monopoly. 3. It promised that merchants would be assisted with government capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which region was referred to as the "nursery of the Bengal Army"?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Nana Sahib | 1. Arrah B. Kunwar Singh | 2. Barout C. Birjis Qadr | 3. Lucknow D. Shah Mal | 4. Kanpur
With reference to the "Battle of Chinhat", consider the following statements: 1. The British forces were led by Lord Dalhousie. 2. The rebel forces were led by Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah. 3. The rebel forces won a decisive victory in this battle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger" was a visual published in:
Who was the author of the book "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58"?
With reference to the arrival of sepoys at the Red Fort on 11 May 1857, consider the following statements: 1. The sepoys observed strict court etiquette while demanding his blessings. 2. Bahadur Shah was initially horrified and rejected their leadership. 3. The revolt failed to acquire any legitimacy despite using the Emperor's name. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following was NOT a term of the Subsidiary Alliance system?
Consider the following statements about the circulation of chapattis in 1857: 1. A person would give a chapatti to the village watchman and ask him to make five more. 2. The British clearly understood this as a signal for the uprising. 3. It created an atmosphere of restlessness and fear across the countryside. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Abolition of Sati | 1. 1829 B. Annexation of Awadh | 2. July 1857 C. Start of Mutiny in Meerut | 3. 1856 D. Shah Mal killed in battle | 4. 10 May 1857
In the context of the 1857 revolt, what was the "Summary Settlement"?
Which of the following British officers was killed during the siege of the Residency in Lucknow?
Consider the following statements regarding the rebel proclamation issued under the name of Bahadur Shah: 1. It appealed to the people to join the fight under the standard of Muhammad only. 2. It addressed the grievances of both Hindus and Muslims. 3. It emphasized the coexistence of different communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the events preceding the Revolt of 1857, the “Captain Wright Report” of January 1857 was related to which of the following?
Who was the British Commander who led the naval brigade and is depicted in the painting "Relief of Lucknow" alongside Campbell and Outram?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Firangi | 1. Rebel leader in Barout B. Bell of arms | 2. Foreigner (derogatory) C. Shah Mal | 3. Exiled Nawab of Awadh D. Wajid Ali Shah | 4. Storeroom for weapons
In which year was the Subsidiary Alliance system imposed on the state of Awadh?
"Angrez Bahadur ain, mulk lai linho." This folk song line expresses the grief associated with: