Question : How did the British use propaganda during the Revolt of 1857 ?
Option 1: By promoting the benefits of British rule
Option 2: By depicting the rebels as heroes
Option 3: By exaggerating the violence committed by the rebels
Option 4: By highlighting the unity of Indian princely states
Correct Answer: By exaggerating the violence committed by the rebels
Solution : Correct Option: 3
Explanation: The British used propaganda during the Revolt of 1857 by exaggerating the violence committed by the rebels in order to justify their own actions and to maintain support for British rule in India.
Question : How did Indian accounts of the Revolt of 1857 contribute to the nationalistic narrative in India?
Option 1: By glorifying British rule
Option 2: By highlighting the unity among Indians
Option 3: By emphasizing the economic benefits of the revolt
Option 4: By downplaying the violence
Question : Which of the following was a common theme in British visual representations of the Revolt of 1857 ?
Option 1: Heroism of Indian rebels
Option 2: Atrocities committed by the rebels
Option 3: Unity between Hindus and Muslims
Option 4: The peaceful nature of the revolt
Question : What was the primary purpose of British visual representations of the Revolt of 1857?
Option 1: To provide an accurate historical record
Option 2: To glorify the Indian rebels
Option 3: To justify British actions and portray the rebels negatively
Option 4: To promote peace and reconciliation
Question : Which Indian princely state played a significant role in the Revolt of 1857 due to its annexation by the British?
Option 1: Hyderabad
Option 2: Mysore
Option 3: Jhansi
Option 4: Punjab
Question : What role did Tatya Tope play in the Revolt of 1857 ?
Option 1: He was a British officer who suppressed the revolt
Option 2: He was a leader of the revolt in Central India
Option 3: He negotiated peace between the British and the rebels
Option 4: He was a spy for the British
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