The Aftermath of the Revolt

Q. What were the major changes brought by the British in governance after 1857?

Q. The British Government took control of India from the hands of the East India Company after the Revolt of 1857.

1. True
2. False

Q. How did the British bring about reformation in the Indian society?

1. Laws were passed to stop Sati.
2. Education in English language was actively promoted.
3. They encouraged widow remarriage.
4. All of the above.

Q. Who was supposed to be India's Secretary of State?

1. Prime Minister
2. Viceroy
3. Governor General
4. A member of the British cabinet

Q. After the 1857 rebellion, British were able to regain control over North India only in the year ____.

1. 1858
2. 1859
3. 1860
4. 1861

Q. What was the "Council of India"?

1. A council in India that reported administrative matters to the British government in London.
2. Council consisting of rulers from the Indian princely states.
3. A council that advised the Secretary of State of India on the affairs of the country.
4. A council to advise the king on wars.

Q. Viceroy was the new title given to the _____.

1. Governor General
2. Army General
3. Prince
4. Prime Minister

Q. The land and property of Muslims were confiscated on a large scale after the 1857 rebellion. What was the reason behind it?

1. The Doctrine of Lapse.
2. The British declared it illegal for Muslims to get inheritance.
3. The British believed that the Muslims were responsible for the rebellion.
4. There were disputes going on in those lands, and the British tried to resolve it by giving all the land owned by Muslims to non-Muslims.

Q. What could be the reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857?

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FUNCTIONS OF STATE GOVERMENT AND CENTRAL GOVERMENT

Q. The British Parliament passed a new act in 1858. What was the objective of this act?

1. To send more military troops to India.
2. To grant pardon to the rebels of 1857.
3. To transfer power from the East India Company to the British crown.
4. To punish the rebels of 1857.

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What Is Meant Viceroy