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 : 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