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
1
Which class was the main target of the rebels in rural areas?
Answer:
Moneylenders and Zamindars
In many rural areas, the revolt turned into a peasant uprising where they attacked moneylenders (sahukars) and new zamindars to destroy debt records and reclaim land.
2
The rebels in Delhi minted coins in the name of:
Answer:
Bahadur Shah
To assert sovereignty, the rebels in Delhi struck coins in the name of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.
3
Who commented 'It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the so-called First National War of Independence is neither First, nor National, nor a War of Independence'?
Answer:
R.C. Majumdar
This famous quote is by R.C. Majumdar in his work 'The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857'.
4
Which regiment was disbandoned for the Mangal Pandey incident?
Answer:
34th Native Infantry
The 34th Bengal Native Infantry, to which Mangal Pandey belonged, was disbanded with disgrace after his execution.
5
What was the 'Azamgarh Proclamation' related to?
Answer:
Rebels' manifesto for unity
The Azamgarh Proclamation (August 1857), issued presumably by Firoz Shah (grandson of the Emperor), appealed for Hindu-Muslim unity and outlined the rebels' grievances and goals.
6
Who called the revolt a 'war of fanatics against Christians'?
Answer:
L.E.R. Rees
L.E.R. Rees described the revolt as 'a war of fanatic religionists against Christians', viewing it through a purely religious lens.
7
The 'Inam Commission' (1852) was established to:
Answer:
Investigate titles of rent-free lands
The Inam Commission was set up in Bombay to inquire into the titles of rent-free landowners. It resulted in the confiscation of many jagirs, causing resentment among the landed class.
8
Which rebellion in Odisha (1827-1857) is often seen as a precursor to the 1857 revolt?
Answer:
Paika Rebellion
The Paika Rebellion (1817) in Odisha, and the subsequent resistance by Surendra Sai (Sambalpur) which continued until 1862, are significant armed uprisings against the British.
9
Who led the revolt in Assam?
Answer:
Diwan Maniram Dutta
Maniram Dewan (Maniram Dutta) led the revolt in Assam, planning to restore the Ahom king Kandarpesvar Singha. He was eventually hanged.
10
At which place did the sepoys break out in open revolt before Meerut (in Feb 1857), but were disbanded?
Answer:
Berhampur
The 19th Native Infantry at Berhampur refused to use the new cartridges in February 1857. They were disbanded in March, preceding the events at Barrackpore and Meerut.