Q1.

With reference to the causes of the Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements:

1857 के विद्रोह के कारणों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

1. The annexation of Awadh was justified by the British on grounds of misgovernance.
2. Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
3. The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

Which of the above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2.

Consider the following leaders and their places of activity:

नेताओं एवं उनके कार्यक्षेत्रों का मिलान कीजिए:

1. Kunwar Singh – (a) Bihar
2. Khan Bahadur Khan – (b) Bareilly
3. Begum Hazrat Mahal – (c) Awadh

Select the correct answer:

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

C. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

D. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Q3.

Which among the following was NOT a centre of the Revolt?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन विद्रोह का प्रमुख केंद्र नहीं था?

A. Lahore

B. Kanpur

C. Jhansi

D. Delhi

Q4.

The immediate cause of the Revolt was:

विद्रोह का तात्कालिक कारण था:

A. Annexation of Awadh

B. Introduction of Enfield rifle cartridges

C. Doctrine of Lapse

D. Heavy land revenue

Q5.

Match the following British officers with the centres they recaptured:

ब्रिटिश अधिकारियों को पुनः अधिकार किए गए केंद्रों से मिलाइए:

1. Colin Campbell – (a) Lucknow
2. Henry Havelock – (b) Kanpur
3. John Nicholson – (c) Delhi

Correct answer:

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

C. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

D. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Q6.

Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed the Emperor at:

बहादुर शाह जफर को सम्राट घोषित किया गया:

A. Meerut

B. Delhi

C. Kanpur

D. Lucknow

Q7.

Consider the following statements:

निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

1. Rani Lakshmibai died in the battle of Gwalior.
2. Tantia Tope was executed by the British.
3. Nana Saheb escaped to Nepal.

Which are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8.

The Revolt started from:

विद्रोह प्रारंभ हुआ:

A. Barrackpore

B. Meerut

C. Kanpur

D. Lucknow

Q9.

Who described the Revolt of 1857 as the “First War of Indian Independence”?

1857 के विद्रोह को “प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम” किसने कहा?

A. R.C. Majumdar

B. V.D. Savarkar

C. S.N. Sen

D. Karl Marx

Q10.

Which Act transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown?

किस अधिनियम द्वारा शासन कंपनी से ब्रिटिश क्राउन को स्थानांतरित हुआ?

A. Regulating Act 1773

B. Charter Act 1833

C. Government of India Act 1858

D. Indian Councils Act 1861

Q11.

Mangal Pandey was associated with:

मंगल पांडे जुड़े थे:

A. 19th Native Infantry

B. 34th Native Infantry

C. 7th Cavalry

D. 3rd Light Cavalry

Q12.

Which of the following regions remained largely unaffected?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा क्षेत्र विद्रोह से लगभग अप्रभावित रहा?

A. Punjab

B. Awadh

C. Bundelkhand

D. Rohilkhand

Q13.

The proclamation of Queen Victoria (1858) assured:

1858 की महारानी विक्टोरिया की घोषणा में आश्वासन दिया गया:

1. Non-interference in religious matters
2. Equal treatment in government employment
3. Annexation of princely states

Correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q14.

Who led the revolt in Kanpur?

कानपुर में विद्रोह का नेतृत्व किसने किया?

A. Tantia Tope

B. Nana Saheb

C. Rani Lakshmibai

D. Azimullah Khan

Q15.

The revolt in Bihar was led by:

बिहार में विद्रोह का नेतृत्व किया:

A. Kunwar Singh

B. Maulvi Ahmadullah

C. Bakht Khan

D. Birjis Qadr

Q16.

Bakht Khan was associated with:

बख्त खान जुड़े थे:

A. Kanpur

B. Lucknow

C. Delhi

D. Jhansi

Q17.

Who was the Governor-General during the Revolt?

विद्रोह के समय गवर्नर-जनरल कौन था?

A. Lord Dalhousie

B. Lord Canning

C. Lord Hardinge

D. Lord Elgin

Q18.

The Doctrine of Lapse did NOT apply to:

लैप्स का सिद्धांत लागू नहीं हुआ:

A. Satara

B. Jhansi

C. Awadh

D. Nagpur

Q19.

Which among the following statements is incorrect?

निम्न में से कौन-सा कथन गलत है?

A. The revolt had support from taluqdars in Awadh.

B. The Sikhs supported the revolt.

C. The revolt was largely confined to North India.

D. The Madras Army remained mostly loyal.

Q20.

The Revolt ended in:

विद्रोह समाप्त हुआ:

A. 1857

B. 1858

C. 1859

D. 1860

Q21.

Match the following:

मिलान कीजिए:

1. Jhansi – (a) Rani Lakshmibai
2. Lucknow – (b) Begum Hazrat Mahal
3. Arrah – (c) Kunwar Singh

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

C. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

D. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Q22.

Which British officer suppressed the revolt in Jhansi?

झांसी में विद्रोह का दमन किसने किया?

A. Hugh Rose

B. Colin Campbell

C. Nicholson

D. Havelock

Q23.

The sepoys at Meerut revolted on:

मेरठ में सैनिकों ने विद्रोह किया:

A. 9 May 1857

B. 10 May 1857

C. 11 May 1857

D. 8 May 1857

Q24.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for failure?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा असफलता का कारण नहीं था?

A. Lack of unified leadership

B. Limited geographical spread

C. Support from modern educated Indians

D. Superior British resources

Q25.

Who among the following was executed after the revolt?

विद्रोह के बाद किसे मृत्युदंड दिया गया?

A. Bahadur Shah Zafar

B. Tantia Tope

C. Nana Saheb

D. Begum Hazrat Mahal

✅ Answer Key / उत्तर कुंजी

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. B
21. A
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. B