Indian Freedom Struggle I (1857 – 1917) Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (d)

W. C. Banerjee in his presidential address outlined the following objectives: promotion of friendship among all those working for the cause of the country; development and consolidation of the feeling of national unity irrespective of race or creed; formulation and presentation of the people’s grievances before the government and the mobilisation of public opinion.

Answer: (a)

• Nana Sahib has proclaimed the Peshwa at Kanpur after General Wheeler surrendered.
• Khan Bahadur Khan proclaimed himself the Nawab Nazim at Bareilly.
• The Rani of Jhansi and Tantia Tope captured Gwalior.
• Kunwar Singh who was a zamindar led the revolt in Bihar.

Answer: (a)

Jyotiba Phule’s works Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgiri became sources of inspiration for the common masses. Phule aimed at complete abolition of caste system and the socio-economic inequalities.

Answer: (c)

The number of the members of the legislative council at centre was increased from 16 to 60. Right of separate electorates for muslims was granted. It did not talk about any reservation of seats and spreading education.

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.