Class 10 Social Science: The First War of Independence (1857)
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Who is often considered as the key figure in the first war of independence?

  • Mangal Pandey
  • Tantia Tope
  • Bahadur Shah II (correct)
  • Rani Lakshmi Bai
  • Which event triggered the outbreak of the first war of independence?

  • The introduction of the Enfield rifle (correct)
  • The annexation of Awadh
  • The Sepoy Mutiny
  • The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  • Who played a significant role in the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

  • Tantia Tope
  • Mangal Pandey
  • Rani Lakshmi Bai
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal (correct)
  • What is another name for the first war of independence in India?

    <p>Revolt of 1857</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the siege of Lucknow take place during the first war of independence?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which British officer was killed during the siege of Lucknow?

    <p>Sir Henry Lawrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was the center of the revolt of 1857, where Nana Sahib led the rebellion?

    <p>Kanpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last Mughal emperor to be exiled after the first war of independence?

    <p>Bahadur Shah II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Figures of the First War of Independence

    • Mangal Pandey is often considered the key figure in the first war of independence.

    Events Leading to the Outbreak

    • The greased cartridges incident triggered the outbreak of the first war of independence.

    Revolt of 1857

    • Nana Sahib played a significant role in the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur.

    Alternative Names

    • The Sepoy Mutiny is another name for the first war of independence in India.

    Siege of Lucknow

    • The siege of Lucknow took place at the Residency in Lucknow during the first war of independence.
    • Sir Henry Lawrence, a British officer, was killed during the siege of Lucknow.

    Centers of Rebellion

    • Kanpur was the city where Nana Sahib led the rebellion during the revolt of 1857.

    Aftermath

    • Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor to be exiled after the first war of independence.

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    Test your knowledge of the first war of independence in India with this quiz. It covers key figures, events, locations, and other significant details related to the revolt of 1857.

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