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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 10 Social Science History Chapter 6 The First War of Indian Independence (18510)

Class 10 Social Science The First War of Indian Independence (18510) Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers

I. Fill In The Following Blanks With Suitable Answers

Question 1.
The mutiny of 1857 was called as by the British historians
Answer:
Sepoy Mutiny

Question 2.
The policy implemented by Dalhousie is
Answer:
Doctrine of lapse

Question 3.
During the mutiny of 1857, killed a British officer.
Answer:
Mongol Pandey

Question 4.
Jhansi Rani took over from the British during her war against them.
Answer:
Gwalior

II. Discuss In Groups And Answers The Following Questions

Question 1.
What were the results of‘ Doctrine of Lapse’? Discuss
Answer:

• The Doctrine of lapse implemented by Dalhousie
• As a result of this policy, Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur and many other states became part of the British Empire.
• The British dethroned Mughal kings and many other kings.
• As a result, many soldiers depended on these kings became unemployed,

Question 2.
How did the economic policies result in the mutiny of 1857? Explain
Answer:
The industrial revolution in England gave a great blow to Indian handicrafts and cottage industries. As a result; the Indian craftsmen became unemployed. Primarily the textile and wool industries became sick and naturally
the people lost their jobs. The cottage industries were ruined. The British imposed heavy tax on the sale of Indian goods in England. Under the Zamindari system brought by the British the landlords exploited the farmers class. The British appointed “Inam Commission”. Through this commission all the gifted lands were taken from the members. Due to this the farmers financial problems. These economic changes of time were responsible for 1857 revolt.

Question 3.
What were the issues that outraged the religious feelings of the soldiers?
Answer:

• The pressure put on Indian soldiers for overseas work triggered resentment among them due to their religious beliefs.
• The British started providing ‘Royal Enfield’ guns, a type of new and improved guns.
• A rumour spread that the bullets of these guns were smeared in the fat of pig and cow.
• The cow was sacred for Hindus and the pig was prohibited for Muslims.

Question 4.
What were the immediate causes of first war of Indian independence?
Answer:

• The British started providing ‘Royal Enfield’ guns, a type of new and improved guns.
• A rumour spread that the bullets of these guns were smeared in the fat of pig and cow.
• The cow was sacred for Hindus and the pig was prohibited for Muslims.
• This became the immediate cause for the mutiny.

Question 5.
List out the reasons that led to the failure of the mutiny.
Answer:

1. The revolt was intended to protect the interest of a few rather than getting freedom for the country.
2. There was unity among the British, but there was lack of unity among the farmers.
3. There was no proper organisation, direction or proper leadership to Lead the army.
4. There was a lack of strategy, experience among the soldiers.
5. Many provincial kings were loyal to the British >at the time of war. Therefore,-they did not support the struggle of freedom movement.

Question 6.
What were the main aspects of the declaration of the British Queen?
Answer:

• The agreements entered by the company with the local kings were accepted.
• Non-pursuance of regional expansion.
• Providing a stable government for Indians
• Equality before the law
• Non – interference of the government in religious issues of Indians and practicing religious tolerance.

Class 10 Social Science The First War of Indian Independence (18510) Additional Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Many of the Indian historians termed as 1857 revolt was
a. The Sepoy Mutiny
b. The First War of Indian Freedom Struggle
c. 1857 uprising
d. Revert of Indians
Answer:
b. The First War of Indian Freedom Struggle

Question 2.
Many Indians soldiers depended on local kings and they became unemployed because the British implemented the
a. Subsidiary Alliance
b. Dual government
c. Zamindari System
d. The doctrine of lapse
Answer:
d. Doctrine of lapse

Question 3.
The formers also protested the British administration because of
a. Intern lands were withdrawn
b. Effects of civil and criminal laws
c. Land tax was very high
d. Zamindari system
Answer:
a. burnt lands were withdrawn

Question 4.
The immediate cause for the revolt of 1857 was the introduction of
a. Enfield rifles
b. Magna Carta
c. Civil and Criminal laws
d. Royal rifles
Answer:
a. Enfield rifles

Question 5.
The Moghal ruler declared as the emperor of India during the 1857 revolt was
a. Bahadurshah
b. ShaAalamll
c. Akbar
d. Bahadur Shah II
Answer:
d. Bahadur Shah II

Question 6.
The princely titles of the Navvabs of Tanjore and Carnatic kingdoms were canceled by
a. Lord Wellesley
b. Lord Dalhousie
c. Lord Cornwallis
d. Queen of Britain
Answer:
b. Lord Dalhousie

Question 7.
The industrial revolution of England heavily impacted Indians
a. Silk industries
b. Cottage industries
c. Small industries
d. Handlooms
Answer:
b. Cottage industries

Question 8.
The Indian Textiles could not be sold in England due to
a. Heavy Tariffs
b. Heavy export
c. Poor Quality
d. Lack of laborers
Answer:
a. Heavy Tariffs

Question 9.
The revolt of Khanpura was led by
a. Tatya Tope
b. Mangal Pandey
c. Nana Saheb
d. Laxrni Bai
Answer:
c. Nana Saheb

Question 10.
After the 1857 revolt the administrative responsibility of India was handed over to affairs
a. Secretary of India
b. Viceroy of India
c. Governor of India
d. Gereral of India
Answer:
a. Secretary of India

Question 11.
The Queen of British passed a declaration it was important to document because of
a. Equality before the law
b. Provide stable government
c. Non-regional expansion
d. All the above points
Answer:
d. AH the above points

Two Marks Questions

Question 1.
Who was Laxrni Bai? What was her role in the 1857 revolt?
Answer:
Laxmi Bai was Queen of Jhansi

• Rani Laxmi Bai who was angered by the Doctrine of lapse declared war on the British.
• She captured Gwalior
• She died a heroic death while battling the British in another battle.

Question 2.
Write a note on Mangal Pandey
Answer:

• The Soldiers of Barakpur revolted against the British officers
• A soldier named Mangal Pandey shot dead a British officer.
• Mangal Pandey was arrested and after a trial, he was hanged to death.

Question 3.
Which were the administrative reasons for the Sepoy revolt?
Answer:

• The British brought in many civil and criminal laws.
• There were lot of partialities
• English became the language of the court.
• English judges gave judgment in favor of the English.

Question 4.
Write the role of Rani Lakshmi Bai in 1857 Revolt.
Answer:

• Rani Lakshmi Bai who was angered by the Doctrine of lapse declared war on the British.
• Tatya Tope was supported to Laxmi bai.
• Me occupied Gwalior
• She died a heroic death while battling die British In another battle.

Answer The Following Questions Related To The Given Pictures:
I.
Question 1.
Name the person in the given picture

Answer:
Tatya Tope

Question 2.
Name his leader during Sepoys mutiny
Answer:
Nana Saheb

II.
Question 1.
Name the person in the given picture

Answer:
Rani Lakshmi Bai

Question 2.
Why she opposed British rule?
Answer:
British were implemented the Doctrine of lapse policy on Jhansi.