Revolt of 1857 UPSC Questions

Revolt of 1857 MCQ Questions

7.
The foreign service allowance was called
A.
Subedars
B.
Sepoy
C.
Batta
D.
Mutiny
ANSWER :
C. Batta
8.
The episode of the _____ cartridges provided the spark for the sepoys.
A.
Oiled
B.
Greased
C.
Painted
D.
Metal
ANSWER :
B. Greased
9.
The grease was in some instances composed of _____ and pig fat.
A.
Beef
B.
Sheep
C.
Tiger
D.
Lion
ANSWER :
A. Beef
10.
The use of the greased cartridges would endanger the religion of _____ and Muslim sepoys.
A.
Jain
B.
Buddhist
C.
Christine
D.
Hindu
ANSWER :
D. Hindu
11.
The revolt began at
A.
Surat
B.
Allahabad
C.
Meerut
D.
Malwa
ANSWER :
C. Meerut
12.
The revolt began on _____ 1857
A.
May-10
B.
Jan-10
C.
Mar-10
D.
Jul-10
ANSWER :
A. May-10