Q1. Which Maharaja of Jodhpur supported the British in 1857?
Answer 2
Explanation
Maharaja Takhat Singh sent an army to assist the British.
Q2. How many British military cantonments were there in Rajasthan during 1857?
Answer 3
Explanation
There were a total of 6 cantonments: Nasirabad, Neemuch, Erinpura, Deoli, Beawar, and Kherwara.
Q3. Who led the Kota Revolt (1857)?
Answer 2
Explanation
A well-planned public revolt took place in Kota. Lala Jaydayal and Mehrab Khan led it and assassinated Major Burton.
Q4. By whom was the 1857 revolt carried out in Dholpur?
Answer 2
Explanation
In Dholpur, revolutionaries from Gwalior and Indore revolted, and it was suppressed by the army of Patiala.
Q5. Who gave shelter to the British families who fled from Neemuch in 'Jag Mandir'?
Answer 2
Explanation
Maharana Swarup Singh gave shelter to the British who fled from Neemuch in Jag Mandir, located in Pichola Lake.
Q6. Who gave shelter to the British who fled from Neemuch in Dungla village?
Answer 1
Explanation
Rugharam Jat of Dungla village gave shelter to 40 Britishers. Later, they were sent to Jag Mandir.
Q7. What was the slogan of the revolt in Erinpura cantonment?
Answer 2
Explanation
The soldiers of Erinpura (Pali) marched towards Delhi with the slogan 'Chalo Delhi, Maro Firangi'.
Q8. Sugali Mata is associated with which center of revolt?
Answer 3
Explanation
Sugali Mata was the family deity (Kuldevi) of the Thakurs of Auwa. Revolutionaries considered her a source of inspiration.
Q9. Where was the headquarters of Mewar Bhil Corps (MBC)?
Answer 2
Explanation
The headquarters of Mewar Bhil Corps was in Kherwara (Udaipur). (Rajasthan Board History)
Q10. Which ruler of Bikaner sent his army to Punjab to assist the British?
Answer 2
Explanation
Maharaja Sardar Singh went as far as Hisar and Sirsa in Punjab to assist the British.
Q11. From where did Tatya Tope first enter Rajasthan?
Answer 3
Explanation
In August 1858, Tatya Tope entered Rajasthan via Mandalgarh (Bhilwara).
Q12. What was the main reason for the failure of the 1857 Revolution in Rajasthan?
Answer 4
Explanation
The revolution could not succeed due to the cooperation of the rulers, lack of resources, and absence of unified leadership.
Q13. Who was the 'Agent to the Governor General' (AGG) of Rajasthan during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer 3
Explanation
George Patrick Lawrence was the supreme British officer (AGG) of the Rajputana Agency. Its headquarters were in Ajmer and Mount Abu.
Q14. Who was the Political Agent of Bharatpur who fled to Agra fearing rebellion?
Answer 2
Explanation
Fearing the rebellion of Gurjar and Meo communities in Bharatpur, Major Morrison fled to Agra.
Q15. At which places did Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa defeat the British army?
Answer 1
Explanation
In the battles of September 8, 1857 (Bithora) and September 18, 1857 (Chelawas), Kushal Singh defeated the British and state armies. The Battle of Chelawas is known as the 'Battle of Whites and Blacks'.
Q16. Which Political Agent's head was severed in Kota?
Answer 2
Explanation
In the Kota revolt, Major Burton's head was severed and paraded through the city.
Q17. Which British officer attacked in March 1858 to suppress the Kota rebellion?
Answer 2
Explanation
General Roberts liberated Kota with the help of the King of Karauli.
Q18. Where and when did the first revolt of the 1857 Revolution take place in Rajasthan?
Answer 1
Explanation
On May 28, 1857, the 15th Bengal Native Infantry revolted in Nasirabad cantonment. This was the initial center of the revolution in Rajasthan. (Rajasthan Board History Class 12)
Q19. Which ruler of Karauli helped the British in freeing Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota?
Answer 1
Explanation
Maharaja Madanpal helped the British. In return, the gun salute was increased from 13 to 17.
Q20. Which battle is known as the 'War of Whites and Blacks'?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Battle of Chelawas on September 18, 1857, is known as the 'War of Whites and Blacks'.
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