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.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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2.Which two Indian rulers remained loyal to the British during the national uprising of 1857?
- A.Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Kunwar Singh
- B.Sindhia of Gwalior and Nizam of Hyderabad
- C.Begum Hazrat Mahal and Bahadur Shah Zafar
- D.Tantia Tope and Nana Saheb
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3.Which of the following was a major drawback of the First War of Independence?
- A.The revolt was well-coordinated with a centralized leadership across all regions.
- B.The movement lacked coordinated military plans and benefited from British leadership.
- C.Indian soldiers had superior weapons and training compared to the British.
- D.The British were completely unprepared and lacked experienced military leaders.
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4.Which of the following were examples of the British policy to humiliate Bahadur Shah Zafar before 1857? Select the correct pair.
- A.(i) Forcing him to abdicate the throne in 1856 and (ii) banning the use of the Red Fort for Mughal ceremonies.
- B.(i) Declaring his successors would not be allowed to reside in the Red Fort (1849) and (ii) prohibiting his successors from using imperial titles (1856).
- C.(i) Exiling him to Rangoon in 1857 and (ii) confiscating all Mughal properties in Delhi.
- D.(i) Imposing heavy taxes on the Mughal court (1850) and (ii) dissolving the Mughal army (1855).
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5.The East India Company's territorial power began to increase rapidly in India after which of the following Battles?
- A.The battle of Buxar
- B.The Battle Plassey
- C.The First Anglo-Mysore War
- D.The Third Anglo-Maratha War
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