About the Topic: Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, was the first large-scale uprising against British rule in India. This topic includes the causes, major leaders, important centres, consequences and historical significance of the revolt. Practice Revolt of 1857 MCQ Questions with detailed answers and explanations.
Who among the following was the leader of the revolt during 1857 at Bareilly?
Correct Answer:
(A) Khan Bahadur
Khan Bahadur, the successor of Rohilkhand, led the revolt of 1857 in Bareilly. He organized an army of 40 thousand soldiers and battled hard with Britishers. Bahadur Shah II appointed him Viceroy. He treated Hindus and Muslims equally and reflected his ability as administrator.
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The revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led by :
Correct Answer:
(A) Begum of Oudh
The revolt was started on 30 May, 1857 in Oudh (Lucknow). The mutiny was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal. She crowned her minor son Birjis Qadir as royal heir and took charge of the affair of the state of Oudh. Later British General Campbell reannexed Lucknow with the help of Gorkha regiment on 21 March, 1858.
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Who amongst the following was the leader of the 1857 uprising at Allahabad?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Maulvi Liyaqat Ali
Maulvi Liyaqat Ali was a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh. He was one of the leaders of the revolt against the British in 1857. One of the most prominent leaders of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Maulvi Liyaqat Ali belonged to Village Mahgaon in Chail Pargana of District Allahabad. He was a religious teacher, an upright, pious Muslim and a man of great courage and bravery. Maulvi captured Khusro Bagh and declared the Independence of India. Khusro Bagh became the headquarters of the sepoys under Maulvi Liyaqat Ali who took charge as the Governor of liberated Allahabad. Later this mutiny was suppressed by General Neil.
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The largest number of soldiers participated in the Struggle of 1857 came from –
Correct Answer:
(B) Oudh
The maximum number of sepoys who participated in the revolt of 1857 was from Oudh. One member of each family joined the revolt. More than 75,000 sepoys were only from Oudh.
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Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bihar
Kunwar Singh was one of the most important freedom fighters in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Kunwar Singh was born in Jagdishpur in the Shahabad (now in Bhojpur District) of Bihar. He belonged to Arrah in Bihar during the mutiny. When the people of all parts of India rose against British authority in 1857, Babu Kunwar Singh was nearly eighty years old. In that age, he fought against the English East India Company. Despite his age and failing health, Kunwar Singh plunged into the thick of it and battled against the British forces with grim determination and undaunted courage. In Bihar, Kunwar Singh was the Leader against the British. He assumed command of the soldiers who had revolted at Danapur on 5th July. Two days later he occupied Arrah, the district headquarters. Major Vincent Eyre relieved the town on 3rd August, defeated Kunwar Singh’s force and destroyed Jagdishpur. Kunwar Singh left his ancestral village and reached Lucknow in December 1857. In March 1858, he occupied Azamgarh. However, he had to leave the place soon. He was pursued by Brigadier Douglas, and he retreated towards his home in Bihar. On 23 April, Kunwar Singh had a victory near Jagdishpur over the force led by Captain Le Grand, but the following day he died in his village. The mantle of the old chief now fell on his brother Amar Singh who, despite heavy odds, continued the struggle and for a considerable time ran a parallel government in the district of Shahabad. In October 1859 Amar Singh joined the rebel leaders in the Nepal Terai.
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Where did Kunwar Singh join the Rebellion of 1857 against the British?
Correct Answer:
(A) Arrah
Kunwar Singh is most prominently associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Arrah, Bihar, where he led a significant uprising against the British
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The Mutiny of 1857 at Patna was led by a dynamic old person known as
Correct Answer:
(B) Rajput Kunwar Singh
The mutiny of 1857 at Patna was led by Zamindar Kunwar Singh. He lost his Zamindari due to British policies, as a result, he participated in 1857 revolt.
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Who among the following was the leader of the revolution of 1857 in Assam?
Correct Answer:
(A) Diwan Maniram Dutta
Diwan Maniram Dutta was an Assamese nobleman who started a revolt in 1857 with the announcement of last King’s Grandson Kandpeshwar Singh as king in Assam. Later Maniram was hanged by British for conspiring against them.
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The centre of 1857 revolt in Bihar from 15th July, 1857 20th January, 1858 was
Correct Answer:
(D)
Jagdisphur
The centre of 1857 revolt was Jagdishpur in Bihar where Zamindar Kunwar Singh led and established his own government by deposing British Goverment. Bihar revolt was suppressed by Commissioner of Patna William Taylor and Major Vincent Eyer.
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Who defeated the joint army of British and Jodhpur during the revolt of 1857:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa
Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa defeated the joint army of British and Jodhpur during the revolt of 1857.
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Which amongst the following place was not a centre of the revolution of 1857?
Correct Answer:
(B) Jaipur
Jaipur was not a centre of the revolution in 1857. Other places were related to Revolt of 1857.
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Who of the following had struggled against Britishers in 1857?
Correct Answer:
(C) Saadat Khan
Saadat Ali Khan had struggled against Britishers in a revolt of 1857 at Indore.
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Which of the following brave from Bhopal led the main movement and sacrificed his life during the first struggle for Independence in 1857?
Correct Answer:
(A) Fazil Mohammad Khan
Nawab Fazil Mohammed Khan, son of Wahi Mohammad Khan, from Bhopal, led the main movement and sacrificed his life during the first Struggle for Independence in 1857.
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Who of the following was the bitterest enemy of the British during the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer:
(A) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah was the bitterest enemy of Britishers. He led the 1857 revolt in Faizabad. He was basically from Arkot (Tamil Nadu), but later he resided in Faizabad. The British considered him a worthy enemy and a great warrior in following words “as a man of great abilities of undaunted courage, of stern determination and by far the best soldiers among the rebels”. The British government announced a reward of Rs. 50000 for his arrest.
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Who among the following was NOT associated with the revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh was not related to the revolt of 1857 while Rani Laxmibai, Bahadur Shah Zafar and Tatya Tope participated in the revolt of 1857 as rebel leaders.
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Who among the following was not related to the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer:
(C) Uddham Singh
Uddham Singh was not related to the Revolt of 1857. He was a revolutionary of Punjab. Kunwar Singh, Begum Hazrat Mahal and Maulavi Ahmadullah led the revolt of 1857 in Arrah (Bihar), Lucknow (Oudh) and Faizabad respectively.
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Which dynasty supported British maximum during the 1857 Freedom Movement?
Correct Answer:
(A) Scindias of Gwalior
Many, like the Scindias of Gwalior, the Nizams of Hyderabad and Holkars of Indore gave active support to the British during the 1857 revolt. Many educated and westernized Indians also did not support the revolt of 1857. That time, Lord Canning said, “If Scindia joins the rebels, I will pack off tomorrow.” European Historian greatly praised Sir Dinkar Rao, the Minister of Gwalior.
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The educated middle class in India:
Correct Answer:
(C) Remained neutral to the revolt of 1857
The educated middle class did not participate in the revolt of 1857, which was one of the major reasons for the failure of 1857 mutiny. Educated Indian wanted to change India as a progressive state and the fact embedded in their mind that Britishers would make this progress possible. But later on, they came to know about the cruel strategy of the British behind this.