indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who among the following is remembered for the annulment of the Partition of Bengal?

a) Lord Minto

b) Lord Chelmsford

c) Lord Hardings

d) Lord Curzon

Question : 2

The Revolt of 1857 was witnessed by the poet

a) Ghalib

b) Taqi Mir

c) Zauq

d) Iqbal

Question : 3

Queen Victoria’s proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at

a) Bombay

b) Allahabad

c) Calcutta

d) Madras

Question : 4

Who was the first Viceroy of India?

a) Lord William Bentinck

b) Lord Canning

c) Warren Hastings

d) Lord Curzon

Question : 5

Consider the following statements in regards to ‘Swadeshi Movement’:

1. The movement had its genesis in the antipartition movement against the British decision to partition of Bengal.
2. The movement did not witness any participation from women and rural population in the politics.
3. The movement was confined to the region of Bengal only and failed to outreach other regions of the country.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Question : 6

Who was the founder of Gadar Party?

a) Shamji Krishna Verma

b) Lala Hansraj

c) Lala Hardayal

d) Ajeet Singh