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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Who was the Governor- General of India during the sepoy mutiny?

(a)Lord Dalhousie

(b)Lord Canning

(c)Lord Harding

(d)Lord Lytton

2)

Consider the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act, of 1876:

1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.
2. Amrita Bazar Patrika became an English newspaper overnight on the enactment of this act.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

3)

Which of the following are the reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857:
1. Lack of a unified military command.
2. Limited territorial spread.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

4)

Why were the sepoys discontented during the Revolt of 1857?

  1. Due to sea voyages.
  2. Lesser emoluments compared to the British counterpart.
  3. Racial discrimination.
  4. They were forced to fight without any pay for years.

Choose the correct code from the options given below:

(a)1 and 4 only

(b)3 and 4 only

(c)1,2 and 3 only

(d)All of the above

5)

Consider the following statements with regard to the Revolt of 1857: 
1. The Doctrine of Lapse was a major cause for resentment among Indian Princes. 
2. Lord Dalhousie was the governor-general in charge of EIC during the revolt.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

6)

Which among the following regions was/were predominantly involved in the Revolt of 1857? 
1. Mysore
2. Awadh
3. Satara
Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

(a)1 and 2 only

(b)1 and 3 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)1, 2 and 3

7)

Which of the following statements is/ are correct with regard to the consequences of the Revolt of 1857: 
1. The British policy of subordination of princely states was given up in favor of a policy of annexation.
2. The British introduced several legislations aimed at reforming the socio-religious practices of Indians as it had been a major cause of the revolt.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

8)

Which of the following statements is/ are correct about the Revolt of 1857?

1. It was the first instance of rebellion against the British rule in India.

2. The leaders had the vision for a unified India under Bahadur Shah Zafar II. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

9)

The events of 1857 witnessed that the politics of India were not communal before 1858. Discuss the Hindu - Muslim Unity Factor during the revolt of 1857. (10 Marks/150 words)

10)

Write down the major reasons behind 1857 revolt.(150 Words/ 10 Marks)



Answers
1) b
2) c
3) c
4) c
5) a
6) c
7) d
8) d