1. Which one of the following statements was not a justified reason for the annexation of Awadh by British in 1857?

2. From where did the revolt of 1857 start?

3. What is a Bell of arms?

4. In which year was the system of Sati abolished?

5. Who was forced to lead the revolt?

6. Where did the Mutiny begin?

7. Who among the following had initiated the Revolt of 1857?

8. Who led the revolt at Kanpur?

9. What do you understand by the term ‘Firangi’?

10. Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

11. Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of _______

12. Who led the revolt in Bihar?

13. Birjis Qadr was the younger son of ________

14. Who was also called as ‘Danka Shah’?

15. With which fruit did Lord Dalhousie compare the kingdom of Awadh with?

16. Awadh was annexed into the British empire in _________

17. From where did the revolt of 1857 start?

18. The Kingdom of Awadh was formally annexed to the British Empire in:

19. Awadh and Satara were captured under ________

20. Who was forced to lead the revolt?

21. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Revolt of 1857?
(i) In the afternoon of 10 May 1857, the sepoys in the cantonment of Meerut broke out in mutiny, which began in the lines of the native infantry, spread very swiftly to the cavalry and then to the city.
(ii) The ordinary people of the town and surrounding villages joined the sepoys.
(iii) The sepoys captured the bell of arms and proceeded to attack white people. They ransack and burn their bungalows and property.
(iv) The sepoys arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on 11 May.

22. Consider the following events:
1. Abolition of sati
2. Passing of Widow Remarriage Act.
3. The beginning of the revolt
4. Queen’s Proclamation.
The correct chronological order of these events is:

23. Who led the revolt at Kanpur?

24. What is the correct meaning of the word ‘'Bell of arms’?

25. Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of _