Who were the main leaders of the 1857 freedom struggle?
- British officers
- Indian intellectuals
- Kings and farmers
- Bahadur Shah II, Nanasaheb Peshwa, Tatya Tope, etc.
   Answer: D. Bahadur Shah II, Nanasaheb Peshwa, Tatya Tope, etc.
What was the nickname given to the 1857 struggle?
- Indian Rebellion of 1857
- First War of Independence
- Sepoy Mutiny
- Indian Revolt of 1857
   Answer: C. Sepoy Mutiny
Who described the 1857 struggle as “India’s First Freedom Struggle”?
- Bahadur Shah II
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Tatya Tope
   Answer: B. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
What was the primary reason for the British defeat of the 1857 rebellion?
- Lack of support from princely states
- Lack of strong leadership
- Modern military equipment and technology
- Economic hardships faced by the British
   Answer: C. Modern military equipment and technology
Who was appointed as the Emperor of India by Indian soldiers during the 1857 rebellion?
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Bahadur Shah II
- Nanasaheb Peshwa
- Tatya Tope
   Answer: B. Bahadur Shah II
Which British policy aimed to force Indian farmers to produce raw materials for British industries?
- Policy of economic development
- Policy of economic exploitation
- Policy of agricultural modernization
- Policy of self-sufficiency
   Answer: B. Policy of economic exploitation
Who led the rebellion in Dwarka and Okhamandal area during the 1857 struggle?
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Tatya Tope
- Jodha Manek and Mula Manek
- Mangal Pandey
   Answer: C. Jodha Manek and Mula Manek
Which state rulers cooperated with the British during the 1857 rebellion?
- Hyderabad and Kashmir
- Punjab and Rajasthan
- Maharashtra and Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
   Answer: A. Hyderabad and Kashmir
What policy did the British adopt to create divisions among the Indian population?
- Policy of religious tolerance
- Policy of economic development
- Policy of ‘Divide and Rule’
- Policy of cultural assimilation
   Answer: C. Policy of ‘Divide and Rule’
What did the British government change in response to the 1857 rebellion?
- Increased social discrimination
- Restructured land ownership
- Made changes in administration and policies
- Abolished the British Army in India
   Answer: C. Made changes in administration and policies
Which region of India saw the real beginning of the 1857 struggle on May 10, 1857?
- Punjab
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
   Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Who led the rebellion in Dwarka and Okhamandal area during the 1857 struggle?
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Tatya Tope
- Jodha Manek and Mula Manek
- Mangal Pandey
   Answer: C. Jodha Manek and Mula Manek
Which state rulers cooperated with the British during the 1857 rebellion?
- Hyderabad and Kashmir
- Punjab and Rajasthan
- Maharashtra and Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
   Answer: A. Hyderabad and Kashmir
What did the British government change in response to the 1857 rebellion?
- Increased social discrimination
- Restructured land ownership
- Made changes in administration and policies
- Abolished the British Army in India
   Answer: C. Made changes in administration and policies
