Resistance and Socioreligious Reforms MCQ Questions
Ques:
51
Who among the following was the leader of the Farazi rebellion:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Dadu Miyan
This sect was founded by Haji Shariatullah in Faridpur of Bengal. They advocated the radical changes in a religious, political and social phenomenon. Son of Haji Shariatullah, Dadu Miyan led the rebellion against British and this movement later merged with Wahabis in 1860 after the death of Dadu Miyan.
Ques:
52
Velu Thampi led a rebellion against the British in
Correct Answer:
(A)
Kerala
Wellesley compelled King of Travancore (Kerala) for the subsidiary alliance in 1805. The king was very unpleased with the treaty and refused to pay a subsidy to the British. The behaviour of the British resident was rude, so Velu Thampi revolted in which he was supported by Niar battalion.
Ques:
53
Who founded Ramosi Krishak Jatha in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
Ramosi Krishak Jatha was founded by Vasudeo Balwant Phadke in (1845-83). He organised the people of Ramosi tribes and converted them into a combat force. He was arrested and sentenced for life and died in 1883 due to hunger strike against colonial rule in Kaala Pani.
Ques:
54
The correct geographical location for the Ramosi Uprising was –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Western Ghats
The Ramosi hill tribes in the Western Ghats resented British rule and the British pattern of administration. In 1822, under Chittur Singh, they revolted and plundered the country around Satara. There were revolts again during 1825-1826 and the area remained disturbed till 1829. The disturbance erupted again in 1840-1841 over deposition and banishment of Raja Pratap Singh of Satara in September 1839. A superior British force restored order in the area.
Ques:
55
Which of the following places was the centre of the Gadakari rebellion:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Kolhapur
Gadakaris were hereditary servants of the Marathas and were attached to their forts. They rose in rebellion in Kolhapur in 1844 due to pitiable land revenue and acquisition policies. British army struggled hard for the suppression of this rebellion.
Ques:
56
Who was the leader of Bhumij Revolt?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Ganga Narain
Bhumij (one who is born from the soil) revolt was led by Ganga Narain. It occured in 1832-33 in the Manbhum area in the Midnapur district of Bengal presidency. The rebellion was the result of persecution of Bhumij tribe people by king and the exploitary policies of British Raj.
Ques:
57
The Waghera Uprising happened in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Baroda
The Gaekwad of Baroda supported by the British Government compelled the Waghera Chief to take up arms. The Wagheras attacked British territory during 1818-1819. A peace treaty concluded the revolt in November 1820.
Ques:
58
Who among the following was the leader of the revolt during 1857 at Bareilly?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Khan Bahadur
Khan Bahadur, the successor of Rohilkhand, led the revolt of 1857 in Bareilly. He organized an army of 40 thousand soldiers and battled hard with Britishers. Bahadur Shah II appointed him Viceroy. He treated Hindus and Muslims equally and reflected his ability as administrator.
Ques:
59
The revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led by :
Correct Answer:
(A)
Begum of Oudh
The revolt was started on 30 May, 1857 in Oudh (Lucknow). The mutiny was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal. She crowned her minor son Birjis Qadir as royal heir and took charge of the affair of the state of Oudh. Later British General Campbell reannexed Lucknow with the help of Gorkha regiment on 21 March, 1858.
Ques:
60
Who amongst the following was the leader of the 1857 uprising at Allahabad?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Maulvi Liyaqat Ali
Maulvi Liyaqat Ali was a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh. He was one of the leaders of the revolt against the British in 1857. One of the most prominent leaders of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Maulvi Liyaqat Ali belonged to Village Mahgaon in Chail Pargana of District Allahabad. He was a religious teacher, an upright, pious Muslim and a man of great courage and bravery. Maulvi captured Khusro Bagh and declared the Independence of India. Khusro Bagh became the headquarters of the sepoys under Maulvi Liyaqat Ali who took charge as the Governor of liberated Allahabad. Later this mutiny was suppressed by General Neil.