(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics for The First War of Independence, 1857

What impact did the uprising of 1857 have on the Mughal rule?

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

Mention any three changes made in the administration with the end of the Company's Rule.

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

State any three policies promised to Indians in Queen Victoria's Proclamation.

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With reference to this, answer the following question:

How did the failure of this revolt impact the Mughals and the Peshwas?

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With reference to this, answer the following question:

The India army was reorganised after 1858, to prevent the reoccurrence of another uprising. Analyse this statement by stating any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

Which of the following was the result of the Great Uprising of 1857?

Under the Government of India Act 1858, who gave up the direct administration of India?

State any two consequences of the disbanding of the armies of the annexed States by the British.

What impact did the Uprising of 1857 have on the Peshwaship?

Study the picture and answer the following questions:

1. Identify the person in the picture. Name the proclamation made by her in 1858.
2. Where and by whom was this proclamation made public?
3. What assurance did this proclamation give to the Indian people regarding
   1. religious freedom and
   2. appointment to public offices?

The Great Outbreak of 1857 brought about important changes in the character of Indian administration and the future development of the country In this context, discuss:

1. The changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
2. The changes in the Army.
3. The changes in the relationship with the Princely States.

Mention any two drawbacks of the First War of Independence.

There were uprisings against the British in every corner of the country in the nineteenth century. Make a list of the uprisings in your locality and the manner in which the imperialists dealt with them.