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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The expression 'First War of Independence' emphasizes the revolt's:
A. Anti-colonial and national significance
B. Commercial nature only
C. Religious neutrality only
D. Support for Company rule
Correct Answer: A
Nationalist interpretations view 1857 as an early large-scale struggle against foreign rule.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which term was commonly used by many British writers for the events of 1857?
A. Sepoy Mutiny
B. Khilafat Movement
C. Swadeshi Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Correct Answer: A
Many British accounts emphasized the military origin of the uprising and called it the Sepoy Mutiny.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which description best reflects the historical debate over 1857?
A. It has been called a sepoy mutiny, a civil rebellion and the First War of Independence
B. All historians use only one term
C. It was only a foreign invasion
D. It had no civilian participation
Correct Answer: A
Its military origins, broad regional participation and later nationalist memory have produced different interpretations.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which factor limited the geographical spread of the revolt?
A. The Madras and Bombay regions remained largely quiet
B. Every part of India rebelled equally
C. Punjab was fully controlled by rebels
D. All princely states joined
Correct Answer: A
The uprising was concentrated mainly in north and central India.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
A major reason for the failure of the revolt was:
A. Lack of unified leadership and a common national programme
B. Complete unity among all rulers
C. Control of the seas by rebels
D. Support from all princely states
Correct Answer: A
Regional leaders pursued different aims and did not operate under a single effective command.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
British recruitment after 1857 increasingly favoured communities from:
A. Punjab and Nepal
B. Bengal only
C. Awadh only
D. Madras city only
Correct Answer: A
The British classified some groups as 'martial races' and recruited more Sikhs, Punjabis and Gurkhas.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
After 1857, most important artillery units were kept under:
A. European control
B. Mughal control
C. Princely-state control
D. Civilian control
Correct Answer: A
Artillery had played a crucial role in the revolt, so the British restricted Indian access to it.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
After the revolt, the British reorganized the army by:
A. Increasing the proportion of European troops
B. Removing all Europeans
C. Giving all artillery to Indian units
D. Ending recruitment from Punjab
Correct Answer: A
The new structure was designed to prevent Indian troops from again overwhelming European forces.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
After 1857, British policy toward princely states generally shifted toward:
A. Preserving loyal princes as allies
B. Annexing every state immediately
C. Abolishing all treaties
D. Restoring Maratha sovereignty
Correct Answer: A
The British relied more heavily on princely states as stabilizing allies.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The Queen's Proclamation promised:
A. Religious non-interference and respect for treaties with princes
B. Immediate independence
C. Abolition of princely states
D. Restoration of the Mughal emperor
Correct Answer: A
The Crown sought to reassure Indian subjects and princes after the revolt.
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Queen Victoria's Proclamation was publicly read in India at:
A. Allahabad
B. Delhi
C. Calcutta
D. Bombay
Correct Answer: A
Lord Canning formally announced it at Allahabad.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Queen Victoria's Proclamation concerning India was issued on:
A. 1 November 1858
B. 10 May 1857
C. 23 June 1857
D. 14 August 1947
Correct Answer: A
The proclamation announced the principles of direct Crown rule.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Who became the first Viceroy of India?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: A
Lord Canning, already Governor-General, became the first Viceroy under Crown rule.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The Secretary of State for India was assisted by a Council of:
A. 15 members
B. 5 members
C. 25 members
D. 50 members
Correct Answer: A
The new Council of India consisted of fifteen members.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The Government of India Act 1858 created the office of:
A. Secretary of State for India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. President of the Company
D. Governor of Bengal only
Correct Answer: A
A British cabinet minister became responsible for Indian affairs.
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The Government of India Act 1858 abolished the Company's Court of Directors and the:
A. Board of Control
B. House of Commons
C. Imperial Legislative Council
D. Supreme Court
Correct Answer: A
The old dual system of Company and government supervision was replaced by a Secretary of State.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which Act transferred the government of India from the East India Company to the British Crown?
A. Government of India Act 1858
B. Regulating Act 1773
C. Charter Act 1833
D. Indian Councils Act 1909
Correct Answer: A
The Government of India Act 1858 ended Company rule and established direct Crown government.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
Which event directly connected the Revolt of 1857 with the end of Mughal rule?
A. The deposition and exile of Bahadur Shah II
B. The Battle of Plassey alone
C. The annexation of Sindh
D. The founding of Congress
Correct Answer: A
The British abolished the remaining Mughal title and removed the emperor from Delhi.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The Mughal Empire is generally considered to have formally ended in:
A. 1857-1858
B. 1707
C. 1757
D. 1906
Correct Answer: A
The rebellion, deposition and exile of Bahadur Shah ended the Mughal imperial line.
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1857 - British Rule - War of Independence
The exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar symbolized the:
A. Final end of the Mughal dynasty
B. Restoration of Mughal sovereignty
C. Beginning of Maratha rule
D. Defeat of Britain
Correct Answer: A
The removal of the last emperor ended the dynasty's remaining ceremonial authority.