Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
What was the main outcome of the revolt regarding the title of the Governor-General?
Answer:
Changed to Viceroy
After the 1858 Act, the Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy (Representative of the Crown) when dealing with the Indian states.
12
Which intellectual of the time stayed away from the revolt?
Answer:
The Educated Middle Class
The modern educated Indians largely remained aloof or even supported the British, believing that British rule would help modernize India and that the rebels were backward-looking.
13
The British Commander-in-Chief who is credited with the final suppression of the revolt was:
Answer:
Sir Colin Campbell
Sir Colin Campbell was the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in India. He relieved Lucknow and directed the operations that eventually suppressed the revolt.
14
Who was the advisor of Nana Sahib?
Answer:
Azimullah Khan
Azimullah Khan was the secretary and advisor to Nana Sahib. He had visited London to plead for Nana Sahib's pension and later played a key role in the revolt.
15
The Religious Disabilities Act of 1850 was popularly known as:
Answer:
Lex Loci Act
The Lex Loci Act of 1850 allowed Christian converts to inherit ancestral property, which was seen by Indians as a move to encourage conversion to Christianity.
16
Who shot the princes (sons of Bahadur Shah Zafar) near Delhi Gate?
Answer:
Lieutenant Hudson
Lieutenant William Hodson (Hudson) arrested Bahadur Shah Zafar and shot his sons and grandson in cold blood near the Delhi Gate (now known as Khooni Darwaza).
17
Who captured Gwalior from the Scindias during the revolt?
Answer:
Rani Laxmi Bai and Tatya Tope
After fleeing Jhansi and Kalpi, Rani Laxmi Bai and Tatya Tope captured the Gwalior Fort from the pro-British Scindia ruler, making it a new center of rebellion.
18
Which of the following territories remained relatively peaceful during the 1857 revolt?
Answer:
Punjab
Punjab (along with the Madras and Bombay presidencies) remained relatively quiet and loyal to the British. The Sikhs and Gurkhas actually helped the British suppress the revolt.
19
Which Act transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the British Crown?
Answer:
Government of India Act 1858
The Government of India Act 1858 (Act for the Better Government of India) ended the rule of the East India Company and transferred power directly to the British Crown.
20
Liyaqat Ali led the revolt at:
Answer:
Allahabad
Maulvi Liyaqat Ali was a religious leader who organized the revolt against the British in Allahabad and Banaras.