Class 08 Social Science History When People Rebel 1857 And After CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science History When People Rebel 1857 And After

This is Social Science class 08 Social Science History When People Rebel 1857 and After CBSE Questions & Answers. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Which one from the following options refers to the term Firangis?
  • A
    Foreigners
    Correct
  • B
    Landlords
  • C
    Residents of India
  • D
    Money lenders
2
From the names given below, which one is not called as an alternative to The Great Revolt of 1857
  • A
    Indian Mutiny
  • B
    Sepoy Mutiny
  • C
    Uprising of 1857
  • D
    Second War of Independence
    Correct
3
Given below are some of the important political causes of the Great revolt of 1857. Pick out the one that is not a political cause.
  • A
    Because of the implementation of Doctrine of Lapse , Jhansi, Nagpur and Satara were annexed
  • B
    Christian missionaries forcibly converted many people to Christianity.
    Correct
  • C
    Nana Saheb was denied a pension of his father
  • D
    Lord Dalhousie announced that Bahadur Shah Zafar?s family was to move out of Red fort after his death.
4
A few important causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 are given; select the one that is not an economic cause.
  • A
    The British imposed heavy duty on Indian goods
  • B
    The livelihood of Indian artisans and craftsmen were affected as cheap machine made goods were available.
  • C
    The peasants had to pay high rates of land revenue to the British.
  • D
    Awadh was annexed due to maladministration.
    Correct
5
Some of the important causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 are given in the following statements, select the one that is not a socio-religious cause.
  • A
    Christian missionaries tried to convert forcibly many people to Christianity
  • B
    The introduction of Western education hurt the feelings of people
  • C
    Many social reforms like abolition of Sati, widow remarriage , encouraging women?s education etc hurt the feelings of Hindus,
  • D
    The livelihood of Indian artisans and craftsmen were affected as cheap machine made goods were available
    Correct
6
Which one of the following is considered as an immediate cause of the great revolt of 1857?
  • A
    The livelihood of Indian artisans and craftsmen were affected as cheap machine made goods were available
  • B
    The British introduced the new Enfield rifle and the sepoys had to bite off a greased paper with fat of cows and pigs which hurt the religious sentiments of the people.
    Correct
  • C
    Many social reforms like abolition of Sati, widow remarriage , encouraging women?s education etc hurt the feelings of Hindus.
  • D
    Because of the implementation of Doctrine of Lapse , Jhansi, Nagpur and Satara were annexed
7
A few reasons for the failure of the revolt of 1857 are given below. Suggest the one that is not considered as a reason for the failure.
  • A
    The educated class of the Indians were loyal to the British due to their selfish intentions.
  • B
    They used outdated weapons
  • C
    The Hindus and Muslims fought together even though the British tried to keep them divided.
    Correct
  • D
    The leaders were neither organized and united , nor properly trained.
8
This was a major turning point in the history of India?s freedom struggle. From the following list, which one would be the major turning point with special reference to the impact of the Revolt of 1857?
  • A
    No interference in the religious practices of India by the British
  • B
    Governor General was made the Viceroy
  • C
    Army was reorganized and new weapons replaced the outdated weapons
  • D
    The rise of a feeling of nationalism and unity among the people of all parts of India.
    Correct
9
Who took over the administration in 1858 from the East India Company?
  • A
    King George V
  • B
    Queen Victoria
    Correct
  • C
    Queen Elizabeth
  • D
    King Edward
10
In 1858, Queen Victoria issued an important proclamation. Some of the important points covered in this are given below. Pick out the one that is not related to the Proclamation
  • A
    Proclamation did not pardon the rebels because they attacked the British.
    Correct
  • B
    The Proclamation abolished the Doctrine of Lapse.
  • C
    Indian princes were given assurance that no further annexation will be made by the British.
  • D
    East India Company was abolished and India was directly under the control of the British Crown.
11
What was the new title given to the Governor General?
  • A
    Viceroy
    Correct
  • B
    Resident
  • C
    Secretary General
  • D
    President
12
A few important changes in the Indian army are given below after the revolt of 1857 . Choose the one that is not TRUE.
  • A
    More number of soldiers were recruited from Gurkhas, Sikhs and Pathans
  • B
    Very few soldiers were recruited from Awadh, Bihar , Central and South India
  • C
    The number of Indian soldiers were increased and Europeans soldiers reduced.
    Correct
  • D
    The army was reorganised and strengthened
13
Complete the following. The land and property of _________ was confiscated on a large scale and they were treated with suspicion and hostility
  • A
    Hindus
  • B
    Muslims
    Correct
  • C
    Christians
  • D
    Sepoys
14
From the outline map of India, identify this place marked in red :This is situated in the Southern part of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu There was Mutiny on 10 July 1806 where the mutineers broke into the fort and killed 200 British people.
Question 14 figure 1
  • A
    Tirunelveli
  • B
    Tuticorin
  • C
    Madurai
  • D
    Vellore
    Correct
15
Identify the place marked B , from the outline map of India, Nana Saheb led the revolt from this place When British captured this place, Nana Saheb fled to Nepal
Question 15 figure 1
  • A
    Vellore
  • B
    Delhi
  • C
    Barrackpore
  • D
    Kanpur
    Correct