Static Quiz 03 May 2025 (Modern History)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rani Laxmibai:
1. She was the Queen of Gwalior who fought valiantly against the British forces.
2. She famously declared, “Main apni Jhansi nahin doongi.”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Rani Laxmibai was the Queen of Jhansi, not Gwalior.
• She fought valiantly defending Jhansi and later moved towards Gwalior, but her primary association is Jhansi.
• The famous quote “Main apni Jhansi nahin doongi” is rightly attributed to her.
Hence, Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Rani Laxmibai was the Queen of Jhansi, not Gwalior.
• She fought valiantly defending Jhansi and later moved towards Gwalior, but her primary association is Jhansi.
• The famous quote “Main apni Jhansi nahin doongi” is rightly attributed to her.
Hence, Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): Mangal Pandey’s actions are often considered the first spark of the 1857 Revolt.
Reason (R): He led a successful mass uprising at Meerut cantonment.
Choose the correct option:CorrectAnswer: (c) A is true, but R is false
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: Mangal Pandey fired at a British officer at Barrackpore, and is often considered the “first spark” of the 1857 revolt.
• Reason is false: Mangal Pandey did not lead a mass uprising at Meerut.
◦ The mass uprising at Meerut happened later, started by Indian soldiers (sepoys), but was not led by Mangal Pandey (he had already been executed on April 8, 1857).
Thus, Assertion is true, but Reason is false.IncorrectAnswer: (c) A is true, but R is false
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: Mangal Pandey fired at a British officer at Barrackpore, and is often considered the “first spark” of the 1857 revolt.
• Reason is false: Mangal Pandey did not lead a mass uprising at Meerut.
◦ The mass uprising at Meerut happened later, started by Indian soldiers (sepoys), but was not led by Mangal Pandey (he had already been executed on April 8, 1857).
Thus, Assertion is true, but Reason is false. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following leaders with the locations associated with their revolt:
Leaders Locations
A. Kunwar Singh 1. Lucknow
B. Begum Hazrat Mahal 2. Bihar
C. Nana Saheb 3. Kanpur
D. General Bakht Khan 4. DelhiOptions:
CorrectAnswer: (a) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Explanation:
• Kunwar Singh: Led the revolt in Bihar (Jagdishpur).
• Begum Hazrat Mahal: Led resistance in Lucknow (Awadh).
• Nana Saheb: Led forces in Kanpur.
• General Bakht Khan: Commanded forces in Delhi.
Thus, the correct match is option (a).IncorrectAnswer: (a) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Explanation:
• Kunwar Singh: Led the revolt in Bihar (Jagdishpur).
• Begum Hazrat Mahal: Led resistance in Lucknow (Awadh).
• Nana Saheb: Led forces in Kanpur.
• General Bakht Khan: Commanded forces in Delhi.
Thus, the correct match is option (a). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following correctly describes Tantia Tope’s role during the 1857 revolt?
CorrectAnswer: (b) He led guerrilla warfare in Central India, especially Kanpur and Gwalior.
Explanation:
• Tantia Tope was known for his guerrilla warfare tactics.
• He was very active in Kanpur and later in Gwalior.
• He was not associated with Bihar (Kunwar Singh was active there), nor with Delhi operations, nor was he Awadh’s chief minister.
Thus, option (b) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b) He led guerrilla warfare in Central India, especially Kanpur and Gwalior.
Explanation:
• Tantia Tope was known for his guerrilla warfare tactics.
• He was very active in Kanpur and later in Gwalior.
• He was not associated with Bihar (Kunwar Singh was active there), nor with Delhi operations, nor was he Awadh’s chief minister.
Thus, option (b) is correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Bahadur Shah Zafar, identify the correct statement(s):
1. He had absolute control over the rebel forces.
2. After defeat, he was exiled to Rangoon where he eventually died.
Select the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Bahadur Shah Zafar was made the symbolic leader of the 1857 revolt.
• He had no absolute control; real leadership lay with local military commanders like Bakht Khan.
• After the British retook Delhi, he was captured and exiled to Rangoon (Burma), where he died in 1862.
Thus, only Statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Bahadur Shah Zafar was made the symbolic leader of the 1857 revolt.
• He had no absolute control; real leadership lay with local military commanders like Bakht Khan.
• After the British retook Delhi, he was captured and exiled to Rangoon (Burma), where he died in 1862.
Thus, only Statement 2 is correct.
