Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Where did the Mutiny begin?

What do you understand by the term ‘Firangi’?

Who led the revolt in Bihar?

Who was also called as ‘Danka Shah’?

Which of the following was not one of the rumours and prophecies during the 19 century?

Which of the following is an incorrect match for the Centre of the revolt and their leaders?

Which of the following was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

Who among the following mobilised the villages of Pargana Barout in Uttar Pradesh in the Revolt of 1857?

Match the following.

Choose the correct option.

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Introduction of Summary Revenue Settlement
2. Subsidiary Alliance introduced in Awadh
3. Rani Jhansi killed in the battle
4. Delhi captured by the British June

Choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): In towns and cantonments, sepoys and the common people refused to touch the atta.

Reason (R): There were rumours that the British had mixed the bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour that was sold in the market.

From where did the revolt of 1857 start?

Who was forced to lead the revolt?

Who led the revolt at Kanpur?

Birjis Qadr was the younger son of ______.

Which of these was the reason for Nana Saheb’s joining the revolt of 1857?

Consider the following statements:

1. Rumours played a great role in the revolt of 1857 A.D.
2. Peshwa Baji Rao II adopted Nana Saheb as his son.
3. The British had no answer to the action of the rebels during the months of May and June in 1857 A.D.
4. Awadh was a major centre of revolt in 1857 A.D.

Indicate which of the following is not correct.

What was the importance of Delhi, Agra, and Lahore during the Mughal period?

Which of the following is not a justified reason for the increase in the population of Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras during the colonial period?