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1857 की महान क्रांति और ब्रिटिश शासन — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
What was the immediate cause of the 1857 revolt?
Use of greased cartridges
Economic exploitation
Doctrine of Lapse
Religious interference
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Answer: A. Use of greased cartridges
The immediate cause of the 1857 revolt was the use of greased cartridges containing cow and pig fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
Q2.
Who was Mangal Pandey and when did he first revolt?
A soldier of 34th Native Infantry who revolted on 29 March 1857
A civilian leader who revolted on 10 May 1857
A sepoy of 19th Native Infantry who revolted on 8 April 1857
A zamindaar who revolted on 11 May 1857
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Answer: A. A soldier of 34th Native Infantry who revolted on 29 March 1857
Mangal Pandey was a soldier of the 34th Native Infantry who first revolted at Barrackpore on 29 March 1857 against the use of greased cartridges.
Q3.
The 1857 revolt had multiple causes. Which of the following was NOT among the main causes?
Economic causes
Social causes
Industrial development policies
Religious causes
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Answer: C. Industrial development policies
The main causes of 1857 revolt were economic, social, political and religious. Industrial development policies were not a major cause of the revolt.
Q4.
Where did Mangal Pandey carry out his revolt?
Barrackpore
Meerut
Delhi
Lucknow
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Answer: A. Barrackpore
Mangal Pandey carried out his revolt at Barrackpore on 29 March 1857, which became the first incident of the great revolt.
Q5.
What type of fat was allegedly used in the cartridges that sparked the 1857 revolt?
Cow and pig fat
Buffalo fat only
Goat fat only
Sheep and goat fat
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Answer: A. Cow and pig fat
The cartridges allegedly contained cow and pig fat, which was offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers as it violated their religious beliefs.
Q6.
The 1857 revolt is known by different names. Which of the following is the most appropriate description?
The Great Revolt of 1857
Only a military mutiny
Only a peasant uprising
Only a religious conflict
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Answer: A. The Great Revolt of 1857
The 1857 revolt is known as the Great Revolt of 1857 because it involved multiple sections of society and had various causes beyond just military grievances.
Q7.
Which regiment did Mangal Pandey belong to?
34th Native Infantry
19th Native Infantry
3rd Light Cavalry
11th Native Infantry
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Answer: A. 34th Native Infantry
Mangal Pandey belonged to the 34th Native Infantry regiment and was stationed at Barrackpore when he revolted.
Q8.
What was the nature of the 1857 revolt according to the given content?
A great revolution with multiple causes and widespread participation
Only a sepoy mutiny
Only a local disturbance
Only a religious uprising
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Answer: A. A great revolution with multiple causes and widespread participation
The 1857 revolt was a great revolution with economic, social, political and religious causes, involving various sections of society beyond just the military.
Q9.
The date 29 March 1857 is significant in Indian history because:
Mangal Pandey's revolt marked the beginning of the great revolt
The East India Company was dissolved
The first railway line was opened
The Indian National Congress was formed
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Answer: A. Mangal Pandey's revolt marked the beginning of the great revolt
29 March 1857 is significant because Mangal Pandey's revolt at Barrackpore marked the first incident that led to the great revolt of 1857.
Q10.
According to the content, which statement best describes the causes of the 1857 revolt?
Multiple causes including economic, social, political and religious factors beyond the immediate trigger
Only the greased cartridge issue
Only economic exploitation by the British
Only religious interference by the missionaries
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Answer: A. Multiple causes including economic, social, political and religious factors beyond the immediate trigger
The content clearly states that while greased cartridges were the immediate cause, the revolt had other main causes that were economic, social, political and religious.
