CTET Sample Paper: Social Studies / Social Sciences : The Revolt of 1857-58

CTET Sample Paper: Social Studies / Social Sciences

Subject: The Revolt of 1857-58

Paper Medium: Hindi and English

Instructions: Answer the following multiple-choice questions by selecting the most appropriate option.

सूचना: निम्नलिखित बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्नों का उत्तर दें, सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।

1. Who was the last Mughal Emperor during the Revolt of 1857? / 1857 के विद्रोह के दौरान अंतिम मुग़ल सम्राट कौन था?
a) Bahadur Shah II / बहादुर शाह द्वितीय
b) Aurangzeb / औरंगज़ेब
c) Shah Jahan / शाहजहां
d) Akbar / अकबर

2. The revolt of 1857 started from which place? / 1857 का विद्रोह किस स्थान से शुरू हुआ था?
a) Meerut / मेरठ
b) Delhi / दिल्ली
c) Kanpur / कानपुर
d) Jhansi / झाँसी

3. Who was the British Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857? / 1857 के विद्रोह के दौरान भारत के ब्रिटिश गवर्नर-जनरल कौन थे?
a) Lord Dalhousie / लॉर्ड डलहौज़ी
b) Lord Canning / लॉर्ड कैनिंग
c) Lord Curzon / लॉर्ड कर्ज़न
d) Lord Cornwallis / लॉर्ड कॉर्नवालीस

4. Who was the leader of the revolt in Jhansi? / झाँसी में विद्रोह का नेता कौन था?
a) Rani Lakshmibai / रानी लक्ष्मीबाई
b) Tantia Tope / टांटिया टोपे
c) Nana Sahib / नाना साहिब
d) Bahadur Shah II / बहादुर शाह द्वितीय

5. What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857? / 1857 के विद्रोह का तत्काल कारण क्या था?
a) Introduction of Enfield Rifles / एनफील्ड राइफल्स का प्रस्तावना
b) High taxes imposed by the British / ब्रिटिश द्वारा लगाई गई उच्च कर
c) Introduction of Doctrine of Lapse / लैप्स के सिद्धांत का प्रस्तावना
d) Disrespect towards religious beliefs / धार्मिक विश्वासों के प्रति अवमान

Answers with Explanations:

1. Correct Answer: a) Bahadur Shah II / बहादुर शाह द्वितीय
   Explanation: Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal Emperor who played a significant role in the Revolt of 1857.
2. Correct Answer: a) Meerut / मेरठ
   Explanation: The revolt of 1857 started from Meerut when Indian soldiers rebelled against their British officers.
3. Correct Answer: b) Lord Canning / लॉर्ड कैनिंग
   Explanation: Lord Canning was the British Governor-General of India during the time of the revolt.
4. Correct Answer: a) Rani Lakshmibai / रानी लक्ष्मीबाई
   Explanation: Rani Lakshmibai was the leader of the revolt in Jhansi and played a significant role in the uprising.
5. Correct Answer: a) Introduction of Enfield Rifles / एनफील्ड राइफल्स का प्रस्तावना
   Explanation: The immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 was the introduction of Enfield Rifles, whose cartridges were rumored to be greased with animal fat, offending religious sentiments of Hindu and Muslim soldiers.