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Chapter- 7 the Revolt Of 1857

Ques/Ans
Mention the 2 economic policies of the
British that led to discontent in India?

Ans: The land Revenue system. The

permanent settlement of Bengal fixed
the revenue at such high level that only
poor peasants but also zamindars found
it difficult to pay.

. The Indian raw materials they used

for British industries flooded goods
from Britain resulted in the decline of
Indian industries leaving millions of
Indian artisans jobless.
Write about the military causes of the Revolt?

In the Army, Indians were not allowed to rise in

their jobs beyond the rank of sergeant. The
sepoys were also not allowed to wear the marks
of their caste on their foreheads, as well as the
new act forced the sepoys to go abroad to fight
war though the Hindu faith prohibited them
from crossings the seas. The sepoys who fought
abroad realized that Indian soldiers are large in
number than British army, this gave them
courage to rise in the revolt.

What was Wahabi movement? Who started the

movement?

Wahabi movement is a protest against the rapid

loss of power and wealth suffered by Muslims in
India. It was started by the Muslims leaders in
Bengal.

Citing what reasons was Jhansi annexed? Who

was leader of Jhansi at that time?
Under doctrine of lapse the British annexed
Jhansi Rani LakshmiBai was the leader of
Jhansi at that time.

Who were the leaders of the revolt? Mention

the region they ruled?

1. Begum hazrat Mahal- Awadh

2. Rani LakshmiBai- Jhansi
3. Nana Saheb- Kanpur
4. Bahadur Shah Zafar - Delhi
5. Kunwar singh- Bihar

Name the last Mughal emperor. Mention what

happened him after the revolt?

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal

emperor. After the revolt he was exiled to
Rangoon in Burma where he died after few
years.
Answer in Detail
1. How did the religious & economic reforms of
the British alienate orthodox Indians?

During the British rule many religious and

economic reforms were introduced in India.
Education was provided to Indians including
women but they were not given equal status in
terms of jobs & salaries.

The british also openly criticized some Hindu

customs like sati and sanctioned law for
remarriage of widows as well as English medium
schools were introduced especially of Christians
missionary- all these were made if orthodox
Indians.

Describe briefly on the immediate cause of the

revolt?
The introduction of the new Enfield rifle by the
British which was smeared with grease to
prevent the iron cartridge from rusting. The
soldiers have to bite off one end of the
cartridge before wading. Now, a rumour was
spread the grease was made up of fat of course
& pigs which angered the sepoys and they
started the revolt.

Describe the reasons for the failure of the

report.

a. Lack of unity among the Indians- the revolt

did not involve the entire region.
b. Lack of a national leader- the revolt threw up
several strong & independent traders but
there were no single leaders who could unite
the various groups.
c. Lack of resources- there was no proper
transport & communication facilities like
British. The rebels could not match the
 modern weapons & materials of wars used by
the british.

Describe the outcome of the revolt.

1. Through the revolt was a failure it

succeeded in promoting a feeling of
nationalism among Indians.
2. The British government took
administration of the Indians from last
Indian company.
3. The numbers of British troops were
greatly increased.
4. The artillery was put completely in British
hand.
5. Introduced Bengal tenancy Act of 1859 to
ensure welfare to people, especially
peasants.
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Chap-14 Education and British

Rule

Answer in Brief
Name a few elements of the constructive
Programme of Gandhi?

Gandhi’s Constructive Programme included

spinning Khadi, Hindu- Muslim unity and the
removal of untouchability.

Write a short note on Non-cooperation

Movement.

In Dec. 1920 The congress adopted a new

Programme of struggle against the government.
It was the non-cooperation Movement because it
asked people to Boycott British Goods.
Why did Indians boycott the Simon Commissions?

The main Purpose of the Simon commission was to

take a decision on self –government for Indian.
Indians all over the country criticized the fact
that the body meant to decide Indian’s future did
not include a single Indian.