CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Organized resistance was largely defeated by:
A. Mid-1858
B. May 1857
C. January 1857
D. 1906
Correct Answer: A
Major centres had fallen by mid-1858, though guerrilla resistance continued longer.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The British advantage in suppressing the revolt included:
A. Better coordination, reinforcements, communications and resources
B. Complete rebel unity
C. Loss of telegraph lines everywhere
D. No support from Indian rulers
Correct Answer: A
British control of communications, finance and loyal forces proved decisive.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which powerful Punjab administrator helped secure the region for the British?
A. John Lawrence
B. Henry Lawrence
C. Robert Clive
D. Warren Hastings
Correct Answer: A
John Lawrence organized troops and resources from Punjab for the siege of Delhi.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The ruler of Nepal who supported the British with Gurkha forces was:
A. Jang Bahadur Rana
B. Prithvi Narayan Shah
C. Tribhuvan
D. Mahendra
Correct Answer: A
Jang Bahadur Rana provided troops that participated in operations in Awadh.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The British received significant military support from:
A. Sikh and Gurkha troops
B. Only French troops
C. Only Mughal princes
D. The Maratha Peshwa
Correct Answer: A
Forces from Punjab and Nepal were important to British recovery operations.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which British officer became notorious for harsh reprisals at Allahabad and Kanpur?
A. James Neill
B. Hugh Rose
C. Henry Lawrence
D. James Outram
Correct Answer: A
Colonel James Neill carried out severe retaliatory measures during the suppression.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which British commander defeated rebel forces at Kanpur and advanced toward Lucknow?
A. Henry Havelock
B. William Hodson
C. Archdale Wilson
D. Lord Canning
Correct Answer: A
Havelock led a series of actions from Allahabad toward Kanpur and Lucknow.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Jhansi fell to British forces in:
A. April 1858
B. May 1857
C. September 1857
D. November 1858
Correct Answer: A
Hugh Rose stormed Jhansi in early April 1858.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which British general led the Central India campaign against Jhansi?
A. Hugh Rose
B. Colin Campbell
C. James Neill
D. John Nicholson
Correct Answer: A
Sir Hugh Rose captured Jhansi and pursued rebel forces toward Kalpi and Gwalior.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The final British reconquest of Lucknow occurred mainly in:
A. March 1858
B. May 1857
C. September 1857
D. November 1858
Correct Answer: A
Colin Campbell captured Lucknow in a major operation in March 1858.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The final evacuation and major relief of the Lucknow Residency was organized by:
A. Sir Colin Campbell
B. Robert Clive
C. Lord Wellesley
D. John Nicholson
Correct Answer: A
Commander-in-Chief Colin Campbell relieved and evacuated the Residency in November 1857.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Who was the British Resident at Lucknow who died during the siege?
A. Henry Lawrence
B. John Lawrence
C. Henry Havelock
D. William Hodson
Correct Answer: A
Sir Henry Lawrence was wounded and died early in the siege of the Residency.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The British relief efforts at Lucknow involved Henry Havelock and:
A. James Outram
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Robert Clive
D. Charles Napier
Correct Answer: A
Havelock and Outram fought their way into the Lucknow Residency in September 1857.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Who killed several sons of Bahadur Shah Zafar near the Khooni Darwaza?
A. William Hodson
B. John Nicholson
C. Colin Campbell
D. Hugh Rose
Correct Answer: A
Hodson shot the captured princes after bringing them from Humayun's Tomb.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Bahadur Shah II surrendered at:
A. Humayun's Tomb
B. Red Fort
C. Agra Fort
D. Jama Masjid
Correct Answer: A
He took refuge at Humayun's Tomb before surrendering to the British.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Bahadur Shah II was captured by:
A. William Hodson
B. John Nicholson
C. Hugh Rose
D. Henry Havelock
Correct Answer: A
Major William Hodson accepted the emperor's surrender at Humayun's Tomb.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The British commander directing the siege of Delhi was:
A. Archdale Wilson
B. Hugh Rose
C. James Outram
D. Henry Lawrence
Correct Answer: A
Major-General Archdale Wilson commanded the Delhi Field Force during the final siege.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which British officer was mortally wounded during the assault on Delhi?
A. John Nicholson
B. Henry Havelock
C. Hugh Rose
D. Colin Campbell
Correct Answer: A
Brigadier-General John Nicholson was badly wounded during the storming of Delhi and later died.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The final British assault on Delhi began on:
A. 14 September 1857
B. 10 May 1857
C. 23 June 1857
D. 1 November 1858
Correct Answer: A
The assault began on 14 September, and organized resistance collapsed over the following days.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The British recaptured Delhi in:
A. September 1857
B. May 1857
C. January 1858
D. November 1858
Correct Answer: A
After a prolonged siege, British forces stormed Delhi in September 1857.