Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

Who was the commander of combined forces in 1857 war?

A) Lord Canning

B) Lord Mayo

C) Sir John Shore

D) Sir Alexander

At the place of Jhansi in the 1857 war, who led the forces?

A) Shah Zafar

B) Razia Sultana

C) Rani Laxmi Bai

D) None of these

The revolt of 1857 started first at?

A) Chitor

B) Jhansi

C) Meerut

D) Lukhnau

Bahadur Shah was exiled to?

A) Amritsar

B) Jhansi

C) London

D) Rangoon

When was the first British viceroy appointed in India?

A) 1848 AD

B) 1847 AD

C) 1858 AD

D) 1857 AD

What was the main cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

A) Economic exploitation and social grievances

B) Religious conflicts

C) Political suppression

D) A and C

The revolt of 1857 began with the sepoys in which city?

A) Meerut

B) Delhi

C) Kanpur

D) Lucknow

Who was proclaimed the Emperor of India during the rebellion of 1857?

A) Bahadur Shah II

B) Bahadur Shah I

C) Shah Jahan

D) Akbar

Which regiment initiated the revolt in Meerut during 1857?

A) 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry

B) 34th Bengal Native Infantry

C) 1st Bengal Fusiliers

D) 7th Bengal Native Infantry

Who was the leader of the Indian forces during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857?

A) Sir Henry Lawrence

B) Rani Lakshmibai

C) Bahadur Shah II

D) Maulvi Ahmedullah Shah