Question : Which medium was extensively used by the British to narrate the events of the Revolt of 1857?

Option 1: Oral traditions

Option 2: Official reports

Option 3: Paintings

Option 4: Newspapers

Question : How do Indian accounts of the Revolt of 1857 differ from British accounts in their portraval of the event?

Option 1: Indian accounts emphasize the economic motivations behind the revolt

Option 2: Indian accounts portray the revolt as a unified national movement

Option 3: Indian accounts focus on the role of foreign powers

Option 4: Indian accounts highlight the cultural impact of the revolt

Question : In the 1857 Revolt, Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt from which of the following places?

Option 1: Banaras

Option 2: Lucknow

Option 3: Jhansi

Option 4: Delhi

Question : What is a common theme in contemporary British accounts of the Revolt of 1857 ?

Option 1: Sympathy for the Indian cause

Option 2: Admiration for the bravery of the rebels

Option 3: Criticism of British military tactics

Option 4: Emphasis on the need for strong colonial governance

Question : Which act marked the official end of the Revolt of 1857 ?

Option 1: The Proclamation of 1858

Option 2: The Indian Councils Act

Option 3: The Government of India Act

Option 4: The Queen's Proclamation