The fight for Indian independence is a rich tapestry woven with countless threads, and the Revolt of 1857 stands as a pivotal moment. Acing questions on this historical event is crucial for aspirants aiming to crack competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Railways, and various state PSCs. But fret not! This blog post equips you with a powerful weapon – Previous Year Question (PYQ) MCQs on the Revolt of 1857.
By strategically practicing these actual exam questions with their corresponding answers, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of key themes, chronology, and prominent figures associated with the revolt.
Why should you read this article? Not only will you master crucial concepts, but you’ll also gain valuable insights into the types of questions frequently asked in competitive exams. So, sharpen your swords of knowledge and prepare to conquer those history sections with confidence!
PYQ MCQs on the Revolt of 1857 Set-1
1. Which one of the following conceptions is true about the Revolt of 1857? [UPPCS (Mains) 2010]
[A] Indian historians have described it as an Indian mutiny
[B] British historians have described it as a war of independence
[C] It gave a death blow to the system of East India Company’s rule in India
[D] It was for the improvement of the administrative machinery in India
2. When was the new Enfield Rifle with greased cartridges introduced in the British Indian Army? [47th BPSC (Pre) 2005]
[A] November, 1856
[B] December, 1856
[C] January, 1857
[D] February, 1857
3. Which person of Jagdishpur took the lead of revolutionaries during the revolt of 1857 A.D.? [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008]
[A] Kunwar Singh
[B] Chandra Shekhar
[C] Tirath Singh
[D] Ram Singh
4. Who of the following was the bitterest enemy of the British during the Revolt of 1857? [45th BPSC (Pre) 2001]
[A] Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
[B] Maulvi Imadadullah
[C] Maulana Fazi-i-Haq Khairabadi
[D] Nawab Liaquat Ali
5. Azimullah Khan was an advisor to [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012]
[A] Nana Saheb
[B] Tatya Tope
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Kunwar Singh
6. Which amongst the following places was not a centre of the revolution of 1857? [RAS/RTS (Pre) 2012]
[A] Ajmer
[B] Jaipur
[C] Neemuch
[D] Auwa
7. Who was the British Prime Minister during the Revolt of 1857? [UPPCS (Pre) 1991]
[A] Churchill
[B] Palmerston
[C] Attlee
[D] Gladstone
8. Concerning the ‘revolt of 1857’ who of the following was betrayed by a ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British? [IAS (Pre) 2006]
[A] Nana Saheb
[B] Kunwar Singh
[C] Khan Bahadur Khan
[D] Tatya Tope
9. Indians were assured of many things in the declaration by Queen Victoria in 1858. Which among the following assurances was fulfilled by the British Government? [UPPCS (Pre) 1994]
[A] Policy of annexation will be abandoned
[B] ‘Status quo’ of the native rulers would be maintained
[C] Equal treatment would be given to all subjects, Indians and Europeans
[D] There would be no interference in the social and religious beliefs of the Indians
10. Who was the leader of revolutionaries in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857? [60th to 62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016 45th BPSC (Pre) 2001, 2008]
[A] Namdar Khan
[B] Babu Kunwar Singh
[C] Birsa Munda
[D] Shankar Shah
11. Which one of the following commissions is associated with the Army Reorganization after the suppression of the Revolt of 1857? [45th BPSC (Pre) 2001]
[A] Public Service Commission
[B] Peel Commission
[C] Hunter Commission
[D] Simon Commission
12. After the revolt of 1857, the British recruited the Soldiers from the [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008]
[A] Brahmins of U.P. and Bihar
[B] Bengalis and Orria’s from the East
[C] Gurkhas, Sikhs and Punjabis in the North
[D] Madras presidency and Marathas
13. The statement ‘the so-called first national war of independence was neither first, nor national, nor a war of independence’ is associated with [UPPCS (Mains) 2010]
[A] R.C. Majumdar
[B] S.N. Sen
[C] Tarachand
[D] V.D. Savarkar
14. When did Queen Victoria declare the taking over of Indian Administration under British crown? [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008]
[A] 1 November, 1858
[B] 31 December, 1857
[C] 6 January, 1958
[D] 17 November, 1859
15. First freedom struggle of 1857 failed because [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]
[A] There was lackness of the unity of purpose in Indian sepoys
[B] Generally, Native Kings supported British
[C] British Soldiers were better equipped and organised rather than Indians
[D] All of the above
