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.Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance in India?
- A.Lord Hastings
- B.Lord Amherst
- C.Lord Wellesley
- D.Lord Cornwallis
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2.What was the primary provision of the General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 that angered Indian soldiers?
- A.It mandated compulsory retirement after 20 years of service.
- B.It required all new recruits to serve overseas if ordered.
- C.It reduced the pay and allowances of Indian soldiers.
- D.It banned Indian soldiers from holding officer ranks.
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3.Which event is referred to as India’s First War of Independence?
- A.The Battle of Plassey (1757).
- B.The Revolt of 1857.
- C.The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920).
- D.The Quit India Movement (1942).
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4.On what grounds did the British annex Oudh to the Company’s dominions?
- A.Military conquest after a decisive battle
- B.Maladministration of the region
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5.Which two policies were primarily used by the British to expand their territorial power in India?
- A.Divide and Rule and Permanent Settlement
- B.Doctrine of Lapse and Subsidiary Alliance
- C.Pitt's India Act and Regulating Act
- D.Vernacular Press Act and Arms Act
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