The main reason for the peasants to join the 1857 revolt was

Indian History - General Knowledge Questions

The revenue policies not only uprooted the ordinary peasants but also destroyed the gentry of the country.

The beneficiaries of the new revenue policies were also not satisfied.

Inordinately high revenue demands.

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Underlying grievances over British taxation and recent land annexations by the British East Indian Company (BEIC) also contributed to the anger of the sepoy mutineers, and within weeks, dozens of units of the Indian army joined peasant armies in widespread rebellion.

Published On : June 22, 2021

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Q .

What is the former name of Karnataka state?

Kannada

Madras

Travancore

Mysore

Correct Answer : Mysore

Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. The name was changed to Karnataka on November 1, 1973.

Published On : February 16, 2022

Category : Indian History

Q .

The resolution demanding Poorna Swaraj was passed during which Indian National Congress session?

1926 Bihar Session

1927 Madras Session

1928 Calcutta Session

1929 Lahore Session

Correct Answer : 1929 Lahore Session

The Purna Swaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India, was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929 Lahore Session, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj.

The flag of India had been hoisted by Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru on 31 December 1929. The Congress asked the people of India to observe 26 January as Independence Day. The flag of India was hoisted publicly across India by Congress volunteers, nationalists and the public.

Published On : August 13, 2021

Category : Indian History

Q .

Lord Cornwallis sent an instruction to who of the following English resident of Poona to approach Peshwas to fight against Tipu Sultan?

Jacob

Malet

Samuel

Rupert

Correct Answer : Malet

Lord Cornwallis sent an order to Malet (English resident of Poona) to approach Peshwas to fight against Tipu Sultan. Englished offered some attractive terms to Marathas. In the year 1790, Peshwa signed a treaty with the English.

Published On : June 23, 2021

Category : Indian History