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Quiz on When People Rebel: 1857 and After

Class VIII
History
When People Rebel: 1857 and After
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1. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

The introduction of the railways · The annexation of Indian states · The use of greased cartridges · The rise of nationalist sentiments

2. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Revolt of 1857?

Establishment of the Indian National Congress · End of the Mughal Empire · Formation of the British Raj · Introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

3. Who was the last Mughal emperor during the Revolt of 1857?

Akbar II · Bahadur Shah II · Shah Jahan · Aurangzeb

4. Which group played a crucial role in the initial stages of the Revolt?

Peasants · Sepoys · Landlords · Merchants

5. What was the main reason for the discontent among the sepoys?

Low wages · Poor working conditions · Cultural insensitivity · All of the above