Question

25. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding Paika Bidroha?
1. It was an armed rebellion that took place in Karnataka.
2. It is also termed as the First War of Independence.
3. Lord Minto was the Governor General of India during the rebellion.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 1 and 3

The Paik Rebellion, also called the Paika Bidroha, was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company's rule in Odisha in 1817. Govt. has recently announced that Paika Bidroha will be recorded as the First War of Independence in History books. Francis Rawdon-Hastings was the Governor General of India during 1813-23.