3. The revolt of 1857 was started at:
(a) Lucknow
(b) Patna
(c) Meerut
(d) Bangalore
4. When was the East India Company formed?
(a) 1600
(b) 1650
(c) 1610
(d) 1620
B. Match the following:
1. Vasco-da-Gama - (a) Nawab of Bengal
2. Siraj-ud-Daulah - (b) Avadh
3. Lakshmi Bai - (c) Mughal emperor
4. Begum Hazrat Mahal - (d) Portuguese sailor
5. Bahadur Shah - (e) Rani of Jhansi
C. Answer the following questions:
1. Why was the battle of Plassey fought?
2. How did British make Indian farmers poor?
3. Why were the farmers discontent against the British rule?
4. Why were the Indian soldiers unhappy with the British Army?
5. What happened to the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah?
6. What were the results of the revolt of 1857?
Answer (2)
The Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut, marking a significant uprising against British rule. The East India Company was formed in 1600, establishing British trade interests in India. Key historical figures mentioned include Vasco-da-Gama (Portuguese sailor) and Bahadur Shah (Mughal emperor).
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Let's explore each part of the student's question:
Multiple Choice Questions
The revolt of 1857 was started at:
Answer: (c) Meerut
The revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, began in Meerut when Indian soldiers in the British army rebelled against their commanders.
When was the East India Company formed?
Answer: (a) 1600
The East India Company was formed on December 31, 1600, after receiving a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.
Matching Items
B. Match the following:
Vasco-da-Gama - (d) Portuguese sailor
Siraj-ud-Daulah - (a) Nawab of Bengal
Lakshmi Bai - (e) Rani of Jhansi
Begum Hazrat Mahal - (b) Avadh
Bahadur Shah - (c) Mughal emperor
Answer the Following Questions
Why was the Battle of Plassey fought?
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. The main reasons were the disputes between the company and the Nawab over trade rights and the fortification of British settlements.
How did British make Indian farmers poor?
The British imposed heavy taxes and revenue systems like the Permanent Settlement, which forced farmers to pay fixed, high taxes regardless of crop yield. They also promoted the cultivation of cash crops over subsistence crops, destabilizing the local economy.
Why were the farmers discontent against the British rule?
Farmers were burdened by high taxes, loss of land rights, and exploitative revenue policies. The destruction of traditional artisans and craftspeople also negatively impacted rural economies.
Why were the Indian soldiers unhappy with the British Army?
Indian soldiers (sepoys) were discontent due to low salaries, lack of promotions, racial discrimination, and religious insensitivity, like the introduction of greased cartridges rumored to be coated with cow and pig fat.
What happened to the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah?
After the revolt of 1857, Bahadur Shah II was captured by the British, tried for treason, and exiled to Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) in 1858, where he died in 1862.
What were the results of the revolt of 1857?
The revolt of 1857 led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the reorganization of the administration under direct control of the British Crown via the Government of India Act 1858. The British also altered their policies to moderate their rule and placate Indian nobility and landlords.
