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Question (21)

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Besides the cartridge issue, which factor contributed significantly to the rebellion?

(A) Expansion of local industries
(B) Political annexations and loss of kingdoms
(C) Growth of exports
(D) Increase in salaries

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Many rulers lost their kingdoms due to British annexation policies.

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Question (22)

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If 500 sepoys were ordered to use cartridges and 20% refused, how many refused?

(A) 80
(B) 90
(C) 100
(D) 120

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

20% of 500 = 100.

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Question (23)

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Which statement best describes the participation of ordinary people in the revolt?

(A) Only rulers participated
(B) Only soldiers participated
(C) Soldiers, rulers and common people participated in many regions
(D) Only merchants participated

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The rebellion involved various sections of society.

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Question (24)

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The rebellion spread across much of:

(A) Southern India only
(B) Northern and Central India
(C) Western India only
(D) North-East India only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Most centres of the revolt were in northern and central India.

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Question (25)

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If a rebel force of 1,200 soldiers lost 25% of its strength, how many soldiers remained?

(A) 800
(B) 850
(C) 900
(D) 950

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

25% of 1,200 = 300; 1,200 − 300 = 900.

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Question (26)

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Why did the British eventually suppress the rebellion?

(A) Rebels lacked support everywhere
(B) British military resources and reinforcements were stronger
(C) No battles occurred
(D) Rebels surrendered immediately

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

British military strength and reinforcements helped suppress the revolt.

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Question (27)

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After the rebellion, control of India passed directly to:

(A) The Mughal Empire
(B) The British Crown
(C) The Marathas
(D) Indian princes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

India came under direct rule of the British Crown.

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Question (28)

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The Government of India Act of 1858 resulted in:

(A) End of British rule
(B) Transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown
(C) Creation of the Mughal Empire
(D) Independence for India

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Act ended Company rule in India.

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Question (29)

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If the East India Company ruled from 1757 to 1858, for approximately how many years did it exercise major political control?

(A) 91 years
(B) 101 years
(C) 111 years
(D) 121 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

1858 − 1757 = 101 years.

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Question (30)

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Which statement best explains the historical significance of the Great Rebellion of 1857?

(A) It ended British rule immediately.
(B) It was the first large-scale challenge to British authority in India.
(C) It created a new Mughal Empire.
(D) It ended all taxation.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It was the first major widespread challenge to British rule.

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Question (21)

Besides the cartridge issue, which factor contributed significantly to the rebellion?

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Question (22)

If 500 sepoys were ordered to use cartridges and 20% refused, how many refused?

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Question (23)

Which statement best describes the participation of ordinary people in the revolt?

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Question (24)

The rebellion spread across much of:

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Question (25)

If a rebel force of 1,200 soldiers lost 25% of its strength, how many soldiers remained?

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Question (26)

Why did the British eventually suppress the rebellion?

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Question (27)

After the rebellion, control of India passed directly to:

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Question (28)

The Government of India Act of 1858 resulted in:

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Question (29)

If the East India Company ruled from 1757 to 1858, for approximately how many years did it exercise major political control?

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Which statement best explains the historical significance of the Great Rebellion of 1857?

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