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
41
Kunwar Singh, a key leader of the revolt, belonged to which place?
Answer:
Jagdishpur (Bihar)
Kunwar Singh was an old Zamindar of Jagdishpur in Bihar. Despite his advanced age (80 years), he fought bravely against the British forces.
42
Who was the British General who suppressed the revolt in Jhansi?
Answer:
Sir Hugh Rose
Sir Hugh Rose commanded the Central India Field Force and defeated Rani Laxmi Bai at Jhansi and Gwalior. He famously described her as the 'only man among the rebels'.
43
Who led the revolt in Lucknow?
Answer:
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, led the uprising in Lucknow (Awadh) on behalf of her minor son, Birjis Qadir.
44
Who led the revolt at Kanpur?
Answer:
Nana Sahib
Nana Sahib, the adopted son of the last Peshwa Baji Rao II, led the revolt in Kanpur after the British refused to recognize him as the heir and stopped his pension.
45
Who was proclaimed as the Emperor of India by the rebels?
Answer:
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Upon reaching Delhi, the rebels proclaimed the aged Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar (Bahadur Shah II) as the Emperor of Hindustan and the symbolic leader of the revolt.
46
Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
Lord Canning
Lord Charles Canning was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt. He later became the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power to the Crown.
47
When did the revolt officially start in Meerut?
Answer:
May 10, 1857
The revolt officially broke out on May 10, 1857, in Meerut when sepoys refused to use the new cartridges, broke open the jails, and marched towards Delhi.
48
Mangal Pandey belonged to which regiment?
Answer:
34th Native Infantry
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry stationed at Barrackpore. He revolted on March 29, 1857, attacking his British officers.
49
Which of the following was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
Introduction of Enfield Rifles
The immediate cause was the introduction of the Enfield P-53 rifle. The cartridges had to be bitten off before loading and were rumored to be greased with the fat of cows and pigs, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
50
Who described the Revolt of 1857 as the 'First War of Indian Independence'?
Answer:
V.D. Savarkar
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar described the 1857 revolt as the 'First War of Indian Independence' in his book of the same name, arguing it was a unified national uprising against British rule.