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The Revolt of 1857 (29)

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The great uprising began in:Read the answer and worked solution →The revolt of 1857 spread beginning from:Read the answer and worked solution →The sepoys believed the new cartridges were greased with:Read the answer and worked solution →Mangal Pandey was hanged for attacking his officers at:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The great uprising began in:

  1. May 1857
  2. July 1857
  3. March 1858
  4. April 1856
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Correct answer: A. May 1857

1. The massive uprising started in May 1857. 2. It threatened British rule across north India. 3. It began at Meerut and spread to several places. _Source: syllabus History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_

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The revolt of 1857 spread beginning from:

  1. Bombay
  2. Meerut
  3. Madras
  4. Mysore
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Correct answer: B. Meerut

1. The rising broke out among the sepoys of a cantonment. 2. It began at Meerut in May 1857. 3. From there it spread to a large number of places. _Source: syllabus History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_

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The sepoys believed the new cartridges were greased with:

  1. Palm oil mixed with butter
  2. Beeswax blended with honey
  3. The fat of cows and pigs
  4. Plain fine machine grease
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Correct answer: C. The fat of cows and pigs

1. A rumour spread about the new rifle cartridges. 2. The men believed they were greased with the fat of cows and pigs. 3. This offended the religious feelings of both Hindus and Muslims. _Source: syllabus History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_

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