31 + Interview Questions in ANTI-COLONIAL MOVEMENTS IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	In 1858, the Royal Durbar was held at ……. (a) Meerut(b) Allahabad (c) Delhi
Answer» In 1858, the Royal Durbar was held at Allahabad.

Discussion

2.	Enumerate the cause for the failure of the Great Revolt of 1857.
Answer» Administrative changes: 1. Disunity among the Indians was the first and the foremost cause. 2. A large number of rulers of the Indian states and the big zamindars did not join the movement, 3. The rulers of the Indian states, who did not support the movement, remained neutral. 4. The educated Indians did not support the movement. 5. The telegraph and postal communication proved very helpful to the British for proper military actions and sending their reinforcements at the earliest time. 6. The rebellious soldiers were short of modem weapons and other materials of war. 7. The rebellious soldiers had to fight with traditional weapons which were no match to modem weapons possessed by the British forces. 8. The revolt was not extended beyond North. 9. The Indian leaders like Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope, Rani Lakshmi Bai where no match to the British generals. 10. The revolt broke out prematurely and the preparations for the revolt remained incomplete. 11. The organization and the planning of the rebels was very poor. 12. The Indian leaders were brave and selfless but they lacked unity of command and discipline. 13. The revolutionaries had no common idea. 14. The Muslims wanted to revive Mughal rule and the Hindus wanted to receive the Peshwa Raj. 15. The British diplomacy of Divide and Rule prevented most of the Indian mlers to join together for a common cause.

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Enumerate the cause for the failure of the Great Revolt of 1857.

Answer»

Administrative changes:

1. Disunity among the Indians was the first and the foremost cause.

2. A large number of rulers of the Indian states and the big zamindars did not join the movement,

3. The rulers of the Indian states, who did not support the movement, remained neutral.

4. The educated Indians did not support the movement.

5. The telegraph and postal communication proved very helpful to the British for proper military actions and sending their reinforcements at the earliest time.

6. The rebellious soldiers were short of modem weapons and other materials of war.

7. The rebellious soldiers had to fight with traditional weapons which were no match to modem weapons possessed by the British forces.

8. The revolt was not extended beyond North.

9. The Indian leaders like Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope, Rani Lakshmi Bai where no match to the British generals.

10. The revolt broke out prematurely and the preparations for the revolt remained incomplete.

11. The organization and the planning of the rebels was very poor.

12. The Indian leaders were brave and selfless but they lacked unity of command and discipline.

13. The revolutionaries had no common idea.

14. The Muslims wanted to revive Mughal rule and the Hindus wanted to receive the Peshwa Raj.

15. The British diplomacy of Divide and Rule prevented most of the Indian mlers to join together for a common cause.

Discussion

3.	Political causes for the Revolt of 1857.(a) Who introduced subsidiary Alliance?(b) Name the policy introduced by Lord Balhousie.(c) What was the order issued by the British against the Mughal emperor?(d) Why did Nana Saheb develop a grudge against the British.
Answer» (a) Lord Wellesley introduced subsidiary Alliance. (b) Lord Dalhousie introduced the policy of “Doctrine of Lapse”. (c) The British Government had ordered that the Mughal emperor had to give up their ancestral palace and Red fort. (d) The British stopped the pension to Nana Saheb. So he developed a grudge against the Briti

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Political causes for the Revolt of 1857.(a) Who introduced subsidiary Alliance?(b) Name the policy introduced by Lord Balhousie.(c) What was the order issued by the British against the Mughal emperor?(d) Why did Nana Saheb develop a grudge against the British.

Answer»

(a) Lord Wellesley introduced subsidiary Alliance.

(b) Lord Dalhousie introduced the policy of “Doctrine of Lapse”.

(c) The British Government had ordered that the Mughal emperor had to give up their ancestral palace and Red fort.

(d) The British stopped the pension to Nana Saheb. So he developed a grudge against the Briti

Discussion

4.	Indian Historians describes the revolt of 1857 as ………(a) Sepoy mutiny (b) First war of Indian Independence (c) Military revolt
Answer» (b) First war of Indian Independence

Discussion

5.	After the 1857 revolt the Governor-General of India was designated as ……(a) Viceroy of India (b) Ruler of India (c) Minister of India
Answer» (a) Viceroy of India

Discussion

6.	The …….. had leased out to moneylenders the job of revenue collection. (a) Raja of Chota Nagpur (b) European officers (c) Nawab of Bengal(d) Birsaite Raj
Answer» (a) Raja of Chota Nagpur

Discussion

7.	Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement.
Answer» Objectives of the Home Rule Movement: 1. To attain self Government within the British empire by constitutional means. 2. To obtain the status of dominion a political position. 3. To use non-violence constitutional methods to achieve their goals.

7.

Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement.

Answer»

Objectives of the Home Rule Movement:

1. To attain self Government within the British empire by constitutional means.

2. To obtain the status of dominion a political position.

3. To use non-violence constitutional methods to achieve their goals.

Discussion

8.	(i) The urban elite of India was busy responding to the western ideas through socio – religious reform movements. (ii) The traditional elite and peasantry wanted to restore pre – colonial order by revolts. (iii) The practice of letting out and subletting of land complicated the industrial relations. (iv) Changes introduced in the land tenures significantly altered the agrarian relations. (a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct (c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» (a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

Discussion

9.	(i) The British annexed more territories through two major policies. (ii) Indian sepoys accepted the new dress code and overseas service. (iii) Before loading into Enfiled Rifle the cartridges had to be bitten off. (iv) The Indian Sepoys felt humiliated and racially abused by their seniors. (a) (i) and (iii) are correct(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct (d) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» (d) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

Discussion

10.	Name the early leaders who criticized about colonial economy.
Answer» Dadabhai Naoroji, Justice Ranade and Romesh Chandra Dutt strongly criticised about the colonial economy. They clearly stated that the prosperity of the British lay in the economic and political subjugation of India. They concluded that the colonialism was the main obstacle to the India’s economic development.

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Name the early leaders who criticized about colonial economy.

Answer»

Dadabhai Naoroji, Justice Ranade and Romesh Chandra Dutt strongly criticised about the colonial economy.

They clearly stated that the prosperity of the British lay in the economic and political subjugation of India.

They concluded that the colonialism was the main obstacle to the India’s economic development.

Discussion

11.	How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)?
Answer» 1. In 1899 Lord Curzon was appointed as the Viceroy of India. 2. Curzon resorted to repressive measures to undermine the idea of local Government, autonomy of higher educational Institutions and gag the press. 3. The idea of partition was planned to suppress the political activities against the British rule in Bengal by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide. 4. It was openly stated that the main notion of partition was to curtail Bengali mfluence and to weaken the nationalist movement. 5. Bengal was Partitioned into two units Bengali Hindus (West Bengal) and Muslims (East Bengal). 6. Partition of Bengal in 1905 led to widespread protests all across India, starting a new phase of the Indian National movement. 7. The partition instead of dividing, united the people of Bengal. 8. People marched on the streets of Calcutta in thousands singing Bande mataram. 9. The partition led to the Boycott of the British goods and Swadeshi movement.

11.

How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)?

Answer»

1. In 1899 Lord Curzon was appointed as the Viceroy of India.

2. Curzon resorted to repressive measures to undermine the idea of local Government, autonomy of higher educational Institutions and gag the press.

3. The idea of partition was planned to suppress the political activities against the British rule in Bengal by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide.

4. It was openly stated that the main notion of partition was to curtail Bengali mfluence and to weaken the nationalist movement.

5. Bengal was Partitioned into two units Bengali Hindus (West Bengal) and Muslims (East Bengal).

6. Partition of Bengal in 1905 led to widespread protests all across India, starting a new phase of the Indian National movement.

7. The partition instead of dividing, united the people of Bengal.

8. People marched on the streets of Calcutta in thousands singing Bande mataram.

9. The partition led to the Boycott of the British goods and Swadeshi movement.

Discussion

12.	Attempt a narrative account of how Tilak and Annie Besant by launching Home Rule Movement sustained the Indian freedom struggle after 1916?
Answer» (i) The Indian National Movement was revived and also radicalised during the Home Rule , League Movement that lasted from 1915 to 1918. It was led by Lokamanya Tilak and Annie Besant. (ii) The objective of the Home Rule Movement was to attain self-government within the British Empire (iii) Tilak set up the first Home Rule League in April 1916. In September 1916, after repeated demands of her followers, Annie Besant decided to start the Home Rule League without the support of the Congress. Both the Leagues worked independently. (iv) The Home Rule Leagues were utilised to carry extensive propaganda through press, speeches, public meetings, lectures, discussions and touring in favour of self government. (v) Both the leagues succeeded in enrolling young people in large numbers and extending the movement to the rural areas.

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Attempt a narrative account of how Tilak and Annie Besant by launching Home Rule Movement sustained the Indian freedom struggle after 1916?

Answer»

(i) The Indian National Movement was revived and also radicalised during the Home Rule , League Movement that lasted from 1915 to 1918. It was led by Lokamanya Tilak and Annie Besant.

(ii) The objective of the Home Rule Movement was to attain self-government within the British Empire

(iii) Tilak set up the first Home Rule League in April 1916. In September 1916, after repeated demands of her followers, Annie Besant decided to start the Home Rule League without the support of the Congress. Both the Leagues worked independently.

(iv) The Home Rule Leagues were utilised to carry extensive propaganda through press, speeches, public meetings, lectures, discussions and touring in favour of self government.

(v) Both the leagues succeeded in enrolling young people in large numbers and extending the movement to the rural areas.

Discussion

13.	Assertion (A): The mutiny was equally supported by an aggrieved rural society of North India.Reason (R): Sepoys working in British army were infact peasants in uniform.(a) Both A and R are wrong. (b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (c) A is correct R is wrong. (d) Both A and R are correct but R is the not the correct explanation of A.
Answer» (b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

14.	Fill in the blanks1. The …….. helped to unite the Congress party after the Surat split. 2. The ……… movement enhanced to participation of masses in Nationalist Politics. 3. The British mainly responded to political activities of nationalists by repression and …….. 4. The Indian National Movement was revived and ………. during the Home Rule movement. 5. …….. launched the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in Tuticorin. 6. One of the common goals of the extremist leaders was to achieve ………..7. For ……. Swaraj was the attainment of complete autonomy and total freedom from foreign rule.8. …….. decided to started the Home Rule League without the support of the Congress. 9. The Home Rule Movement in India borrowed much of its principles from the ……….. 10. In the ……….. session of Indian National Congress (1916) decided to admit the militant faction in to the party. 11. Pherozeshah Metha and Gokhale two main voices of opposition against militant faction had died in ………..12. Bengal was officially partitioned on ………….. by Lord Curzon. 13. The official declaration of partition of Bengal was observed as a day of ……….. 14. In a divided Bengal Curzen made the Bengali speaking people to a ………….15. In the year 1899 ………………….. was appointed as the viceroy of India. 16. Early Indian Nationalists advocated …………17. The formation of the ……….. in 1885 was intended to establish an All India Organisation. 18. The early leaders felt that …….. was the main obstacle to the India’s Economic Development. 19. One of the key demand of the Indian National Congress was creation of ……….. at provincial and central level. 20. ……. played a significant role in propagating the ideas of Nationalism.21. Under British rule peasants were forced to pay revenue directly to the …….. 22. Vicious cycle of debt forced the peasants to abandon …….. in 1875. 23. The British planters forced the cultivators to grow ……….. rather than food crops. 24. ……….. was appointed by the British Parliament to look into the Indian affairs after 1857 revolt. 25. In November 1858 the power to govern India was transferred from ……. to the British Crown.
Answer» 1. Home Ruler Movement 2. Swadeshi 3. Reconciliation 4. Radicaliszed 5. V.O.Chidambaranar 6. Swaraj or Self Rule 7. Tilak 8. Mrs. Annie Besant 9. Irish Home Rule Movement 10. Lucknow session 11. 1915 12. 16^th October 1905 13. Mourning 14. Linguistic minority 15. Lord Curzon 16. Industrialisation 17. Indian National Congress 18. Colonialism 19. Legislative councils 20. Print media 21. Government 22. agriculture 23. Indigo plant 24. Secretary of State 25. English East India Company

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Fill in the blanks1. The …….. helped to unite the Congress party after the Surat split. 2. The ……… movement enhanced to participation of masses in Nationalist Politics. 3. The British mainly responded to political activities of nationalists by repression and …….. 4. The Indian National Movement was revived and ………. during the Home Rule movement. 5. …….. launched the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in Tuticorin. 6. One of the common goals of the extremist leaders was to achieve ………..7. For ……. Swaraj was the attainment of complete autonomy and total freedom from foreign rule.8. …….. decided to started the Home Rule League without the support of the Congress. 9. The Home Rule Movement in India borrowed much of its principles from the ……….. 10. In the ……….. session of Indian National Congress (1916) decided to admit the militant faction in to the party. 11. Pherozeshah Metha and Gokhale two main voices of opposition against militant faction had died in ………..12. Bengal was officially partitioned on ………….. by Lord Curzon. 13. The official declaration of partition of Bengal was observed as a day of ……….. 14. In a divided Bengal Curzen made the Bengali speaking people to a ………….15. In the year 1899 ………………….. was appointed as the viceroy of India. 16. Early Indian Nationalists advocated …………17. The formation of the ……….. in 1885 was intended to establish an All India Organisation. 18. The early leaders felt that …….. was the main obstacle to the India’s Economic Development. 19. One of the key demand of the Indian National Congress was creation of ……….. at provincial and central level. 20. ……. played a significant role in propagating the ideas of Nationalism.21. Under British rule peasants were forced to pay revenue directly to the …….. 22. Vicious cycle of debt forced the peasants to abandon …….. in 1875. 23. The British planters forced the cultivators to grow ……….. rather than food crops. 24. ……….. was appointed by the British Parliament to look into the Indian affairs after 1857 revolt. 25. In November 1858 the power to govern India was transferred from ……. to the British Crown.

Answer»

1. Home Ruler Movement

2. Swadeshi

3. Reconciliation

4. Radicaliszed

5. V.O.Chidambaranar

6. Swaraj or Self Rule

7. Tilak

8. Mrs. Annie Besant

9. Irish Home Rule Movement

10. Lucknow session

11. 1915

12. 16^th October 1905

13. Mourning

14. Linguistic minority

15. Lord Curzon

16. Industrialisation

17. Indian National Congress

18. Colonialism

19. Legislative councils

20. Print media

21. Government

22. agriculture

23. Indigo plant

24. Secretary of State

25. English East India Company

Discussion

15.	Indian National Congress(a) What were the techniques adopted by the Congress to get its grievances redressed ?(b) What do you know of Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate?(c) Where was the first session of Indian National Congress held?(d) How did the British respond to the Swadeshi Movement?
Answer» (a) The congress to get its grievances redressed adopted the techniques by way of appeals petitions and delegations (b) Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, Bal Gangadara Tilak of Maharashtra and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal called as Lai – Bal – Pal. Lai – Bal – Pal triumvirate were the prominent Congress leaders of militiant nationalists. (c) The first session of Indian National Congress was held at Bombay. (d) The British brutally crushed the Swadeshi Movement. Revolutionaries were hanged. Press was crushed and prominent leaders were arrested and imprisoned for long terms.

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Indian National Congress(a) What were the techniques adopted by the Congress to get its grievances redressed ?(b) What do you know of Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate?(c) Where was the first session of Indian National Congress held?(d) How did the British respond to the Swadeshi Movement?

Answer»

(a) The congress to get its grievances redressed adopted the techniques by way of appeals petitions and delegations

(b) Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, Bal Gangadara Tilak of Maharashtra and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal called as Lai – Bal – Pal.

Lai – Bal – Pal triumvirate were the prominent Congress leaders of militiant nationalists.

(c) The first session of Indian National Congress was held at Bombay.

(d) The British brutally crushed the Swadeshi Movement. Revolutionaries were hanged. Press was crushed and prominent leaders were arrested and imprisoned for long terms.

Discussion

16.	Which one was not a trading company? (a) The Portuguese (b) The French (c) The Japanese
Answer» (c) The Japanese

Discussion

17.	…….. lent his services to facilitate the formation of Indian National Congress. (a) A.O.Hume (b) W.C.Baneijee (c) Mrs. Annie Besant (d) V.O.Chidambarampillai
Answer» Correct Answer is: (a) A.O.Hume

Discussion

18.	Summarise the essence of Lucknow Pact.
Answer» In the Lucknow Pact that took place in 1916, the Congress Party and the Muslim League agreed that there should be self-government in India as soon as possible. In return of this gesture from the Muslim League, the congress leadership accepted the concept of separate electorate for Muslims. This created a new sense of enthusiasm among the people.

Discussion

19.	The Revolt of 1857 (a) Who assaulted his officer, an incident that led to the outbreak of 1857 Revolt?(b) Who was proclaimed the Shahenshah-e-Hindustan in Delhi?(c) Who was the correspondent of London Times to report on the brutality of the 1857 revolt?(d) What did the Queen’s proclamation say on matters relating to religion?
Answer» (a) Mangal Pandey assaulted his officer. (b) The Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II was proclaimed the Shahenshah-e-Hindustan in Delhi. (c) The correspondent’s name was William Howard Russell. (d) The Queen proclaimed to the Indian people that the British government would not interfere in traditional institutions and religious matters.

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The Revolt of 1857 (a) Who assaulted his officer, an incident that led to the outbreak of 1857 Revolt?(b) Who was proclaimed the Shahenshah-e-Hindustan in Delhi?(c) Who was the correspondent of London Times to report on the brutality of the 1857 revolt?(d) What did the Queen’s proclamation say on matters relating to religion?

Answer»

(a) Mangal Pandey assaulted his officer.

(b) The Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II was proclaimed the Shahenshah-e-Hindustan in Delhi.

(c) The correspondent’s name was William Howard Russell.

(d) The Queen proclaimed to the Indian people that the British government would not interfere in traditional institutions and religious matters.

Discussion

20.	Deccan riots(a) When and where did the first recorded incident of rioting against the moneylenders in the Deccan appear?(b) What was the right given to moneylenders under a new law of the British?(c) What did it result in?(d) Against whom was the violence directed in the Deccan riots.
Answer» (a) In May 1875 in Supa, a village near Poona the first recorded incident of rioting against the moneylenders in the Deccan appeared. (b) Under the new law of the British the moneylenders were given the right to attach the mortgaged land of the defaulters auction it of (c) It resulted in the transfer of land from the cultivators to the non-cultivating classes (d) In the Deccan riots violence was directed against the Gujarat money lenders.

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Deccan riots(a) When and where did the first recorded incident of rioting against the moneylenders in the Deccan appear?(b) What was the right given to moneylenders under a new law of the British?(c) What did it result in?(d) Against whom was the violence directed in the Deccan riots.

Answer»

(a) In May 1875 in Supa, a village near Poona the first recorded incident of rioting against the moneylenders in the Deccan appeared.

(b) Under the new law of the British the moneylenders were given the right to attach the mortgaged land of the defaulters auction it of

(c) It resulted in the transfer of land from the cultivators to the non-cultivating classes

(d) In the Deccan riots violence was directed against the Gujarat money lenders.

Discussion

21.	Assertion (A): India extended its support to the British in world war I. Reason (R): Hoping for the attainment of self – Government after the war.(a) A is correct R is wrong. (b) Both A and R are wrong. (c) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Answer» (d) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

22.	The peasants had to pay heavy ……(a) land taxes(b) tariffs(c) service taxes
Answer» The peasants had to pay heavy land taxes.

Discussion

23.	What caused huge loss of revenue in Bengal?
Answer» Aurangzeb’s farman had granted the company only the right to trade duty free. But the officials of the company, who were carrying on private trade on side also stopped paying duty. This caused a huge loss of revenue for Bengal.

Discussion

24.	Mention some of the issues of peasants that added to the sense of resentment against the British.
Answer» 1. The concept of private property rights in land. 2. Rigorous collection of land revenue. 3. Encroachment of tribal land by non-tribal people. 4. Interference of Christian Missionaries in the socio – religious life of the local people. Were some of the issues of resentment against the British.

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Mention some of the issues of peasants that added to the sense of resentment against the British.

Answer»

1. The concept of private property rights in land.

2. Rigorous collection of land revenue.

3. Encroachment of tribal land by non-tribal people.

4. Interference of Christian Missionaries in the socio – religious life of the local people.

Were some of the issues of resentment against the British.

Discussion

25.	Why did the Battle of Plassey become famous?
Answer» It was the first major victory the company won in India.

Discussion

26.	What were the grievances of the company regarding the Nawabs of Bengal?
Answer» The company declared that the unjust demands of the local officials were ruining the trade of the company. Trade could flourish only if the duties were removed. It was also convinced to expand trade, it had to enlarge its settlements, buy up villages and rebuild its forts.

Discussion

27.	What were the reasons for Tribal upraising?
Answer» 1. Under colonial rule the Government claimed a direct proprietary right over forests. 2. The commercialisation of forests led to the disintegration of the traditional tribal system. 3. It encouraged the incursion of tribal areas by non-tribal people such as contractors, moneylenders traders, land grabbers. 4. This led to the wide spread loss of adivasi land and their displacement from their traditional habitats. So Tribal resistance arose.

27.

What were the reasons for Tribal upraising?

Answer»

1. Under colonial rule the Government claimed a direct proprietary right over forests.

2. The commercialisation of forests led to the disintegration of the traditional tribal system.

3. It encouraged the incursion of tribal areas by non-tribal people such as contractors, moneylenders traders, land grabbers.

4. This led to the wide spread loss of adivasi land and their displacement from their traditional habitats. So Tribal resistance arose.

Discussion

28.	Fill in the blanks1. The …….. was an important episode in the rebellion of 1857. 2. The Kingdom of Jhansi was annexed under …….. 3. De throning of many Indian rulers affected the livelihood of ……….. due to lose of patronage. 4. ……….. of the people against the British took the form of a people’s revolt. 5. Thousands of weavers were thrown out of employment due to the dumping of ……….. 6. By the beginning of June 1857 except ……….. and ……….. British Rule in North India had disappeared because of the mutineers. 7. The precursor to the revolt was the introduction of new ………….. of the Enfiled Rifles. 8. The ……….. claimed themselves as paramount power.9. The …….. was the first major revolt of armed forces accompanied by civilian rebellion. 10. In the 1890’s ……….. offered resistance against the alienation of tribal people from their land. 11. The …….. prompted the British to formulate a policy on Tribal land. 12. The Munda people were forcefully recruited as …….. to work on plantations. 13. The Munda rebellion movement received an impetus when …….. declared himself as the messenger of God. 14. The disillusionment with …….. aggravated the miseries of Munda people. 15. One of the prominent tribal rebellion in Ranchi was known as ……….. 16. After the battle of ……….. the British adopted a policy of territorial expansion. 17. The British …….. was rapidly mechanized with the money received by the company from Mir Jafar.18. India was led to the path of because of Britsh manufactured goods.19. …….. was forced to create a market for the products from Britain. 20. The plunder of India by the ……….. continued for nearly 190 years. 21. There were nearly a hundred …….. during the British rule. 22. The leaders of ……….. movements were looked upon by their people as heroes of their cause.23. The …….. are usually leaderless and spontaneous uprising. 24. The subletting of land by the zamindars increased the ……….. on the peasants. 25. Wahhabi Rebellion originated in 1827 in and around ………. of Bengal.
Answer» 1. Seige of Kanpur 2. Doctrine of Lapse 3. Artisans and handicrafts persons 4. Collective anger 5. British manufacture 6. Punjab and Bengal 7. greased cartridges 8. British 9. Great Rebellion of 1857 10. Tribal chiefs 11. Munda rebellion 12. Indentured labourers 13. Birsa Munda 14. Christian missionaries 15. Ulugalan rebellion 16. Plassey 17. Textile industry 18. De. industrialisation 19. India 20. East India company 21. Peasant uprisings 22. Social banditry 23. Mass insurrection 24. Tax burden 25. Barasat

Discussion

29.	(i) The commercialisation of forest led to the disintegration of the traditional tribal system. (ii) The usury and forcible eviction of tribals from their land led to the resentment of kols. (iii) The pushed out santhals were forced to rely on the moneylenders for their subsistence. (iv) Santhals felt secured under the British. (a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct (b) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct (c) (i), (ii)-and(iii) are correct (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» (c) (i), (ii)-and(iii) are correct

Discussion

30.	Wahhabi Rebellion in Barasat(a) Who led the Wahhabi Rebellion? Write a few lines about him.(b) How did this movement acquire an anti-Hindu complexion?(c) what happened on 6 November 1831?(d) How did the British respond to this rebellion?
Answer» (a) Titu Mir, an Islamic preacher led this rebellion. He was deeply influenced by the Wahhabi teachings. He became an important figure among the predominantly Muslim peasantry oppressed under the zamindari system. (b) The majority of zamindars were Hindus. Thus, the movement acquired an anti-Hindu complexion. (c) On 6 November 1831, the first major attack was made in the town of Pumea. Titu Mir immediately declared freedom from British Rule. (d) The British sent a large number of Troops to Narkelberia. Titu Mir along with his soldiers were killed in the staiggle.

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Wahhabi Rebellion in Barasat(a) Who led the Wahhabi Rebellion? Write a few lines about him.(b) How did this movement acquire an anti-Hindu complexion?(c) what happened on 6 November 1831?(d) How did the British respond to this rebellion?

Answer»

(a) Titu Mir, an Islamic preacher led this rebellion. He was deeply influenced by the Wahhabi teachings. He became an important figure among the predominantly Muslim peasantry oppressed under the zamindari system.

(b) The majority of zamindars were Hindus. Thus, the movement acquired an anti-Hindu complexion.

(c) On 6 November 1831, the first major attack was made in the town of Pumea. Titu Mir immediately declared freedom from British Rule.

(d) The British sent a large number of Troops to Narkelberia. Titu Mir along with his soldiers were killed in the staiggle.

Discussion

31.	The sepoys broke into open revolt at ………(a) Meerut (b) Kanpur (c) Barrackpore
Answer» The sepoys broke into open revolt at Meerut.

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In 1858, the Royal Durbar was held at ……. (a) Meerut(b) Allahabad (c) Delhi

Enumerate the cause for the failure of the Great Revolt of 1857.

Political causes for the Revolt of 1857.(a) Who introduced subsidiary Alliance?(b) Name the policy introduced by Lord Balhousie.(c) What was the order issued by the British against the Mughal emperor?(d) Why did Nana Saheb develop a grudge against the British.

Indian Historians describes the revolt of 1857 as ………(a) Sepoy mutiny (b) First war of Indian Independence (c) Military revolt

After the 1857 revolt the Governor-General of India was designated as ……(a) Viceroy of India (b) Ruler of India (c) Minister of India

The …….. had leased out to moneylenders the job of revenue collection. (a) Raja of Chota Nagpur (b) European officers (c) Nawab of Bengal(d) Birsaite Raj

Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement.

Name the early leaders who criticized about colonial economy.

How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)?

Attempt a narrative account of how Tilak and Annie Besant by launching Home Rule Movement sustained the Indian freedom struggle after 1916?

Indian National Congress(a) What were the techniques adopted by the Congress to get its grievances redressed ?(b) What do you know of Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate?(c) Where was the first session of Indian National Congress held?(d) How did the British respond to the Swadeshi Movement?

Which one was not a trading company? (a) The Portuguese (b) The French (c) The Japanese

…….. lent his services to facilitate the formation of Indian National Congress. (a) A.O.Hume (b) W.C.Baneijee (c) Mrs. Annie Besant (d) V.O.Chidambarampillai

Summarise the essence of Lucknow Pact.

Deccan riots(a) When and where did the first recorded incident of rioting against the moneylenders in the Deccan appear?(b) What was the right given to moneylenders under a new law of the British?(c) What did it result in?(d) Against whom was the violence directed in the Deccan riots.

The peasants had to pay heavy ……(a) land taxes(b) tariffs(c) service taxes

What caused huge loss of revenue in Bengal?

Mention some of the issues of peasants that added to the sense of resentment against the British.

Why did the Battle of Plassey become famous?

What were the grievances of the company regarding the Nawabs of Bengal?

What were the reasons for Tribal upraising?

Wahhabi Rebellion in Barasat(a) Who led the Wahhabi Rebellion? Write a few lines about him.(b) How did this movement acquire an anti-Hindu complexion?(c) what happened on 6 November 1831?(d) How did the British respond to this rebellion?

The sepoys broke into open revolt at ………(a) Meerut (b) Kanpur (c) Barrackpore