indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Zeenat Mahal the freedom fighter of first war of independence of 1857 was conferred the title of ‘Mahak Pari.’

Answer: (d)

1. The founder of the Ahmedia Movement was Mirza Gulam Ahamed.
2. Devband Movement founded by Md. Qasim Nanotvi.
3. Nadvat-alUlema Movement founded by Shibli Nomani and
4. Ahle-Hadith Movement founded by Mirza Gulam Ahamed.

Answer: (a)

The Indians felt that they are being ruled from England and their wealth was being drained out. The Indian aristocrats were deprived of power and prestige. Indian handicraft industry was destroyed and finished goods were sold in Indian markets. There was a spirit of racialism among British soldiers.

Answer: (b)

The first secretary of the Indian National Congress was Allan Octavian Hume. The Congress was founded by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, most notably A.O. Hume.

It has been suggested that the idea was originally conceived in a private meeting of seventeen men after a Theosophical Convention held at Madras in December 1884. Hume took the initiative, and it was in March 1885 that the first notice was issued convening the first Indian National Union to meet at Poona the following December.

Answer: (d)

• Kuki Revolt rises in Tripura in 1826–44.
• Kuka revolt uprises in 1840–72 in Punjab.
• Pabna peasant revolt took place in Bengal in 1873–76.
• Brisa Munda revolt 1895–1901 rises in Bihar.

Answer: (c)

Lord Canning was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy mutiny. Lord Canning had the unique opportunity to become the Governor-General as well as the first Viceroy according to the Act of 1858.