Revolt of 1857 — Set 4
Indian History · 1857 की क्रांति · Questions 31–40 of 70
Who stated 'It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the so-called First National War of Independence was neither First, nor National, nor a War of Independence'?
Correct Answer: D. R.C. Majumdar
R.C. Majumdar made this statement in his analysis of the revolt. He argued that the uprising lacked a unified national character. He believed individual interests often outweighed the collective goal of independence.
Which British officer suppressed the revolt in Kanpur?
Correct Answer: C. Colin Campbell
Sir Colin Campbell suppressed the revolt in Kanpur. He defeated the rebel forces led by Nana Saheb and Tantia Tope. He also played a crucial role in the relief of Lucknow.
Azimullah Khan was an advisor to whom?
Correct Answer: B. Nana Saheb
Azimullah Khan was the advisor and secretary to Nana Saheb. He had visited London to plead Nana Saheb's pension case but failed. He played a strategic role in organizing the revolt in Kanpur.
Who led the revolt in Jhansi?
Correct Answer: A. Rani Laxmibai
Rani Laxmibai led the revolt in Jhansi after the British applied the Doctrine of Lapse. She refused to surrender her kingdom and fought valiantly. She became an icon of resistance against British rule.
Who wrote the book 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' (The Causes of the Indian Revolt)?
Correct Answer: B. Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind'. In this book, he analyzed the causes of the 1857 revolt from an Indian perspective. He argued that the lack of Indian representation in the legislative council was a primary cause.
Which place in Orissa saw a revolt led by Surendra Sai?
Correct Answer: D. Sambalpur
Surendra Sai led the revolt in Sambalpur, Orissa. He was a claimant to the throne who had been imprisoned by the British. He escaped during the 1857 disturbances and continued his resistance for years.
The 'General Service Enlistment Act' of 1856 required sepoys to:
Correct Answer: C. Serve overseas if required
The General Service Enlistment Act required new recruits to serve anywhere, including overseas. This was controversial because crossing the 'Kala Pani' (sea) meant loss of caste for high-caste Hindus. This act created fear and resentment among the sepoys.
Who led the revolt in Assam?
Correct Answer: D. Maniram Dewan
Maniram Dewan led the revolt in Assam. He planned to restore the Ahom king, Kandarpeshwar Singh, to the throne. The plot was discovered, and he was executed by the British.
Who termed the revolt as a 'Hindu-Muslim Conspiracy'?
Correct Answer: A. James Outram
James Outram (and W. Taylor) termed the revolt as a result of a Hindu-Muslim conspiracy. They believed it was a plot to overthrow British rule and restore the Mughal Empire. This view is considered biased by modern historians.
Which regiment mutinied at Berhampur in February 1857?
Correct Answer: C. 19th Native Infantry
The 19th Native Infantry mutinied at Berhampur in February 1857 over the cartridge issue. They were disbanded by the British administration. This event preceded the outbreak at Barrackpore and Meerut.