Revolt of 1857 UPSC Questions

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Revolt of 1857 MCQ Questions


7.
The episode of the _____ cartridges provided the spark for the sepoys.
A.
Oiled
B.
Greased
C.
Painted
D.
Metal
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ANSWER :
B. Greased
8.
The grease was in some instances composed of _____ and pig fat.
A.
Beef
B.
Sheep
C.
Tiger
D.
Lion
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ANSWER :
A. Beef
9.
The use of the greased cartridges would endanger the religion of _____ and Muslim sepoys.
A.
Jain
B.
Buddhist
C.
Christine
D.
Hindu
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ANSWER :
D. Hindu
10.
The revolt began at
A.
Surat
B.
Allahabad
C.
Meerut
D.
Malwa
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ANSWER :
C. Meerut
11.
The revolt began on _____ 1857
A.
May-10
B.
Jan-10
C.
Mar-10
D.
Jul-10
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ANSWER :
A. May-10
12.
_____ a young soldier was hanged on 29 March 1857 for revolting single-handed and attacking his superior officers.
A.
Bahadur Shah
B.
Mangal Pande
C.
Nana Sahib
D.
Ahmad Shah
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ANSWER :
B. Mangal Pande