6. The first event relating to the war of independence of 1857 was
(a) Kanpur’s Revolt and taking over the leadership by Nana Saheb
(b) Begum Hazrat Mahal’s leadership of Awadh.
(c) marching of Sepoys to Delhi’s Red Fort.
(d) revolt by Rani of Jhansi.
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7. Which one of the following was not a cause of the revolt of 1857?
(a) The rumour that the British had mixed the bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour being sold in the market.
(b) The prophecy that British rule would come to an end on the centenary of the Battle of Plassey on 23rd June, 1857.
(c) Popular discontent with British rule
(d) The prophecy that the end of British rule would lead to the end of the Kali Yuga and the return of Ram Rajya.
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8. Certain measure of Dalhousie created serious discontent in India which were also responsible for the revolt of 1857. Which one of the following measures was not one of them?
(a) Doctrine of Lapse
(b) Introduction of Railways and Telegraph
(c) Abolition of Titles and Pensions of Several Rulers
(d) Educational Reforms
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9. Who among the following formulated and implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
(a) Wellesley
(b) Hastings
(c) Dalhousie
(d) Clive
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10. Which of the following was the first victim of Lord Dalhousie’s policy of Doctrine of Lapse?
(a) Jhansi
(b) Satara
(c) Karauli
(d) Sambalpur
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