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

Answer: (b)

Lord Canning wasthe first Viceroy of India.The title of viceroy was created in 1858 after the muting of 1857. The office was created in 1773.

Answer: (b)

The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred all the powers to the crown. The Indian council Act, 1861 made a beginning towards decentralisation. Soldiers from martial races began to be recruited in large numbers. The strength of European troops was increased from 45,000 to 65,000

Answer: (c)

Lord Harding isremembered for the annulment of the partition of Bengal. Lord Harding, who succeeded Lord Minto, finally announced the annulment of the partition of Bengal in December 1911. Formal reunification of the Bengal was effected on April 1912 and Lord Carmichael was appointed as the first Governor of the reunited Bengal.

Answer: (a)

Ghalib was in Delhi when the uprising of 1857 was at its peak. He observed the revolutionary changes taking place during his lifetime.

Answer: (b)

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