ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

State whether the following is true or false:

Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.

State whether the following is true or false:

Peasants benefited from the land revenue system of the British.

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The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished after the Revolt.

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The Revolt of 1857 had come as a shock to the British.

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Why did the Rani of Jhansi become a staunch enemy of the British?

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Why did the zamindars and talukdars become sworn enemies of the British?

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What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?

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When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

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Mention any two main centers of Revolt.

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What step was taken by the British to reorganize the army after the Revolt?

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In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:

Mention any three political causes of the Revolt.

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In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:

Mention any three economic factors that led to the outbreak of the Great Revolt.

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In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:

Explain briefly any four social and religious causes that led to the Revolt of 1857.

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In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:

Mention any three grievances that the sepoys had against their British masters.

In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:

How did the Act pass in 1856 by the British hurt the sentiments of the Hindu sepoys?

This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.

What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?

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Modern Indian nationalism arose to meet the challenge of _________.

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Exploitation of India by the British was direct and harsh before 1857; after 1857 it became ___________ and ___________.

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The _______ Rebellion was an armed rebellion of the Sikhs against the British policy of divide and rule.

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A.O. Hume laid the foundation of the _______________ in December 1885.