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1.

Which of these was the reason for Nana Saheb s joining the revolt of 1857?
A. The British refused him the pension of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
B. The British captured Awadh
C. The British captured Jhansi under the doctrine of Lapse
D. Nana Saheb refused to accept Subsidiary Alliance
Answer» B. The British captured Awadh
Discussion
2.

Consider the following statements:
1. Rumours played a great role in the revolt of 1857 A.D.
2. Peshwa Baji Rao II adopted Nana Saheb as his son.
3. The British had no answer to the action of the rebels during the months of May and June in 1857 A.D.
4. Awadh was a major centre of revolt in 1857 A.D.
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 1, 2, 4
Answer» C. 2, 3, 4
Discussion
3.

Consider the following events:
1. Abolition of sati
2. Passing of Widow Remarriage Act.
3. The beginning of the revolt
4. Queen s Proclamation.
The correct chronological order of these events is:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 2, 1, 3, 4
Answer» B. 2, 3, 4, 1
Discussion
4.

Awadh and Satara were captured under ________
A. Doctrine of Lapse
B. Subsidiary Alliance
C. Issue of Misgovernance
D. Mahalwari System
Answer» B. Subsidiary Alliance
Discussion
5.

Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of _______
A. Awadh
B. Bengal
C. Hyderabad
D. Karnataka
Answer» B. Bengal
Discussion
6.

Awadh was annexed into the British empire in _________
A. 1855
B. 1854
C. 1856
D. 1853
Answer» D. 1853
Discussion
7.

Birjis Qadr was the younger son of ________
A. Nawab Shaukat Ali
B. Nawab Siraj-ud-daula
C. Nawab Mir Ali
D. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Who led the revolt at Kanpur?
A. Bahadur Shah
B. Nana Saheb
C. Shah Mai
D. Maulavi Ahmadulla Shah
Answer» C. Shah Mai
Discussion
9.

From where did the revolt of 1857 start?
A. Ambala
B. Meerut
C. Lucknow
D. Gwalior
Answer» C. Lucknow
Discussion
10.

Who was forced to lead the revolt?
A. Bahadur Shah Zafar
B. Peshwa Bazi Rao II
C. Nawab Shaukat Ali
D. Kunwar Singh
Answer» B. Peshwa Bazi Rao II
Discussion
11.

Consider the following events:
1. Soldiers revolted at Meerut.
2. Bahadur Shah Zafar declared the leader of Barker.
3. Awadh was captured by the British.
4. Relief of Lucknow was painted by Thomas Jones Barker.
Write these events in correct chronological order
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
C. 3, 1, 2, 4
D. 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer» D. 4, 3, 2, 1
Discussion