Rebels and the Raj — Class 12 History PYQs

Find the odd one out regarding the revolt of 1857 from the following :

Match the Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option :
Column-I (Leadership of the Revolt of 1857)
a. Shah Mal
b. Kunwar Singh
c. Birjis Qadr
d. Nana Sahib
Column-II (Regions)
I. Lucknow
II. Kanpur
III. Baraut
IV. Arrah
Options :
a b c d

Fill in the blank with the suitable option given below :
The Revolt of 1857 marked the end of the _______ dynasty in India.

Which one of the following was a key feature of the 'Subsidiary Alliance' introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1798 ?

"The rebellion of 1857 was seen as a war in which both Hindus and Muslims had equally to lose or gain." Analyse the statement.

Analyse the impact of the policy of annexation imposed by the British during 1850's.

Examine the rumours that spread across India during 1850's.

Examine the repressive measures undertaken by the British Govt. to control the rebellion of 1857.

Examine how art and literature have helped in keeping the memories of 1857 alive.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :
Column I (Name of the Viceroys)
Column II (Role)

1. Lord Wellesley (i) Introduced annexation policies
2. Lord Dalhousie (ii) Introduced Subsidiary Alliance
3. Lord Bentinck (iii) Introduced greased cartridges
4. Lord Hardinge (iv) Introduced reformative polices
   Options :