ICSE Class 10 The First War of Independence, 1857 — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for The First War of Independence, 1857 (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
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Sample questions
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1.Which of the following Acts was resented by the Indian sepoys?
- A.The General Service Enlistment Act
- B.The Indian Service Rules
- C.The Government of India Act, 1858
- D.The Queen's Proclamation
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2.Which Act transferred the Government of India from the East India Company to the British Crown, and when was it passed?
- A.The Regulating Act of 1773, passed in 1773.
- B.The Act for the Better Government of India, passed on August 2, 1858.
- C.The Indian Councils Act of 1861, passed in 1861.
- D.The Government of India Act of 1935, passed in 1935.
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3.After the initial success of the Uprising of 1857, the objective of the leaders of the Uprising included
- A.Restoring the former glory to the Mughal empire;
- B.Forming a federation of Indian States under the aegis of Bhadur Shah II;
- C.Eliminating foreign rule and return of the old order;
- D.Establishing his own power in his respective region by each leader.
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4.Which of the following states fell victim to the Doctrine of Lapse?
- A.Mysore and Hyderabad
- B.Satara and Jhansi
- C.Punjab and Bengal
- D.Awadh and Kashmir
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5.What was one change implemented by the British Government in the army after the Revolt of 1857?
- A.Reducing the number of British soldiers
- B.Increasing the proportion of British to Indian soldiers and mixing castes
- C.Allowing Indian soldiers to hold higher ranks
- D.Abolishing the army entirely
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