10 Questions
What was the primary outcome of the British conquest of India from the mid-18th century?
The British rule was resented by Indians from all segments of society.
What characterized the rebellions against the British before 1857?
They were local, scattered, and isolated.
What was the impact of the First War of Independence on the British government?
It shook the British government to its very foundation.
What was the duration of the British rule in India that led to the First War of Independence?
100 years
Who participated in the First War of Independence?
Millions of peasants, artisans, and soldiers.
What was the result of the British expansionist policies on the Indian rulers?
They were dispossessed of their power
What was the consequence of the British administrative changes on the Indian peasants?
They were deprived of their land rights
Why were the Indian middle and upper classes annoyed?
They were excluded from the well-paid higher posts in the administration
What was the reason for the discontent among the Company's Indian soldiers?
They were unhappy with their low salary, hard life, and ill-treatment
What was the outcome of the accumulated grievances of the Indian people by 1857?
A mass uprising
Test your knowledge of the Indian National Movement, specifically the First War of Independence in 1857. This quiz covers the political, socio-religious, economic, and military causes and consequences of this pivotal event in Indian history.
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