AKUEB Solved MCQs, CRQs & ERQs (Grade Pre-9th)

After 1857, who took direct control of India?

A) British Crown (Queen Victoria)

B) East India Company

C) Mughal Emperor

D) French East India Company

Correct Answer: A) British Crown (Queen Victoria)

 Explanation: In 1858, the British Crown took direct rule, ending the Company’s authority.

What was the fate of Bahadur Shah Zafar after 1857?

A) Crowned king of India

B) Exiled to Rangoon (Burma)

C) Killed in battle

D) Became governor under the British

Correct Answer: B) Exiled to Rangoon (Burma)

 Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar was captured and exiled to Rangoon, where he died in 1862.

After 1857, Muslims faced:

A) More opportunities in government jobs

B) Severe punishments and restrictions

C) Equal treatment with Hindus

D) British support in education

Correct Answer: B) Severe punishments and restrictions

 Explanation: Muslims were blamed for leading the revolt, so they faced harsher restrictions and lost privileges.

Hindus gained advantages after 1857 because:

A) They remained loyal to the British during the war

B) They had a larger population

C) They controlled the Mughal court

D) They defeated the Muslims

Correct Answer: A) They remained loyal to the British during the war

 Explanation: Since many Hindus supported the British, they were given more jobs and opportunities in administration.

Which of the following was a major socio-economic impact of the 1857 War?

A) Muslims were left politically and economically weak

B) Muslims became rulers again

C) British left India immediately

D) Hindus lost trade privileges

Correct Answer: A) Muslims were left politically and economically weak

 Explanation: The revolt’s failure left Muslims disadvantaged in politics, education, and the economy, while Hindus benefited.

n which year did the Hindi-Urdu controversy begin?

A) 1857

B) 1867

C) 1885

D) 1906

 Correct Answer: B) 1867

 Explanation: The controversy began in 1867, when Hindus demanded Hindi instead of Urdu as the court language.