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ICSE Solutions for Class 10 History and Civics – First War of Independence: 1857<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Very Short Questions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Question 1:<\/strong> Which is called India’s first war of independence?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> The Sepoy Mutiny or Revolt of 1857.<\/p>\n

Question 2:<\/strong> Who were the first to revolt against the British?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> The Sepoys at Dum Dum in Calcutta.<\/p>\n

Question 3:<\/strong> Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Nana Sahib.<\/p>\n

Question 4:<\/strong> Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Oudh was not governed properly.<\/p>\n

Question 5:<\/strong> Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> People of different castes, communities and religions came together for the first time and fought for independence.<\/p>\n

Question 6:<\/strong> Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Doctrine of Lapse.<\/p>\n

Question 7:<\/strong> The Act of 1858 ended the East India Company’s rule and the Government of India was transferred to the British Queen. Who became the first Viceroy under this Act?
\nOr
\nWho was the first Viceroy of India?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Lord Canning.<\/p>\n

Question 8:<\/strong> What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> This was a policy of annexation followed by Lord Dalhousie. The Doctrine meant that when a ruler of a dependent state died without a natural heir, the state is passed on to the English – Company.<\/p>\n

Question 9:<\/strong> What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> He was deported to Rangoon where he died in 1862.<\/p>\n