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1857 Revolt

Asked 6 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 1998 · last asked 2006

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With reference to the 'revolt of the year' who of the following was betrayed by 'friend' captured and put to death by the British?

2006History
ANana Sahib
BKunwar Singh
CKhan Bahadur Khan
DTatya Tope

Explanation

During the 'revolt of the year', a prominent figure was betrayed and handed over to the British by his close ally, Man Singh, while he was sleeping in his camp in the Paron forest. This betrayal led to his capture on 7 April 1859, ultimately resulting in his execution by the British.

Who was the Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny?

2006History
ALord Canning
BLord Dalhousie
CLord Hardings
DLord Lytton

Explanation

The Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Revolt of 1857, was Lord Canning. He was appointed as the Viceroy following the mutiny.

Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to?

2005History
ABihar
BMadhya Pradesh
CRajasthan
DUttar Pradesh

Explanation

Kunwar Singh, a key leader of the Revolt of 1857, hailed from a princely Ujjaini family in Jagdispur, which is now located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar.

Which one of the following territories was not affected by the Revolt of 1857?

2005History
AJhansi
BChittor
CJagdishpur
DLucknow

Explanation

During the Revolt of 1857, territories such as Jhansi, Lucknow, and Jagdishpur were led by notable figures like Rani Laxmibai, Begum Hazrat Mehal, and Kunwar Singh respectively. However, Chittor was not affected by the revolt.

Consider the following events: 1. Indigo Revolt 2. Santhal Rebellion 3. Deccan Riot 4. Mutiny of the Sepoys The correct chronological sequence of these events is:

1999History
A4, 2, 1, 3
B4, 2, 3, 1
C2, 4, 3, 1
D2, 4, 1, 3

Explanation

These events occurred in the following order: Mutiny of the Sepoys, Santhal Rebellion, Indigo Revolt, and Deccan Riot.

The educated middle class in India:

1998History
Aopposed the revolt of 1857
Bsupported the revolt of 1857
Cremained neutral to the revolt of 1857
Dfought against native rulers

Explanation

During the revolt of 1857, not all regions of India were involved, and the educated middle and upper classes, as well as modern educated Indians, did not actively support the uprising.