Q. The cultural pattern that was introduced by the colonial administration for the British Indian army was (a) Elitist (b) Racial (c) Democratic (d) Universalized Ans: (d) Universalized

Q. Bakht Khan in the course of revolt of 1857 was a well known name as the leader of the central government in Delhi. He was given the title of (a) Lord Khan (b) Leader Khan (c) Lord Commander (d) Lord Bakht Ans: (c) Lord Commander Explanation: Bakht Khan, in the course of the ...

Q. In mid-nineteenth century India, under the British rule, monumental changes were introduced in law, for instance that a change in religion did not debar a son from inheriting the property of his heathen father. Such a provision was part of the (a) The Religious Ability Act 1850 (b) The ...

Q. Looking closely at the seditious activities of the sepoys, the Government lost no time to enact Act XI of 1857. This was to (a) try persons guilty of rebellion, of waging war against the queen and punish them with death (b) try persons guilty of rebellion, of waging war against the queen ...

Q. The story of the circulation of chapattis is part of folklore. Another symbol of conspiracy used amongst the army was the (a) Tilak (b) Lotus Flower (c) Letters (d) Chhatri Ans: (b) Lotus Flower

Q. The Dehli Urdu Akhbar, a popular vernacular newspaper talked about the dire need to keep the Tilangas under control. Who were they? (a) Peasants (b) Taluqdars (c) Rajas (d) Sepoys Ans: (d) Sepoys Explanation: The Dehli Urdu Akhbar, a popular vernacular newspaper during the ...

Q. During the Revolt of 1857, Khan Bahadur Khan took control of (a) Jhansi (b) Kanpur (c) Rohilkhand (d) Patna Ans: (c) Rohilkhand Explanation: During the Revolt of 1857, Khan Bahadur Khan took control of (c) Rohilkhand. Khan Bahadur Khan, also known as Khan Bahadur Khan Rohilla, ...

Q. Nana Sahib, who assumed leadership of the revolt in Kanpur was the adopted son of which Peshwa (a) Baji Rao I (b) Balaji Baji Rao (c) Baji Rao II (d) Balaji Viswanathan Ans: (c) Baji Rao II Explanation: Nana Sahib, who assumed leadership of the revolt in Kanpur, was the ...

Q. After the annexation of Awadh in 1856, the king of Awadh, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was deported to (a) Delhi (b) Calcutta (c) Barrackpore (d) Rangoon Ans: (b) Calcutta  Explanation:  Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region ...

Q. Why did the annexation of Awadh affect the Bengal army very adversely? (a) National sentiment was challenged (b) Oudh was a wealthy princely state (c) It was an example of most efficient administration (d) A large number of sepoys belonged to Oudh Ans: (d) A large number of ...

Q. The discontentment against the Government increased in 1856 when important changes were made in the service rules of the sepoys. What were these about? (a) Abolishing kitchens and messes from cantonments (b) Abolishing the Dak facilities (c) Abolishing extra allowance for service ...

Q. A Delhi weekly vernacular publication which played an important role during 1857 and is preserved in the National Archives of India is (a) Saptahik Akhbar (b) Fughan-e-Dehli (c) Urdu Dastan (d) Delhi Urdu Akhbar Ans: (d) Delhi Urdu Akhbar Explanation:  The correct answer ...