Practice Source 1 - 5.2.1 | 5. When People Revolt 1857 and After | CBSE 8 History
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Question 1

Easy

What did Rani Lakshmibai want from the British?

💡 Hint: Think about her status and what she wanted for her family.

Question 2

Easy

Define a sepoy.

💡 Hint: Relates to India's military structure under British rule.

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Question 1

What main grievance did the sepoys have regarding new rifle cartridges?

  • They were too expensive.
  • They were greased with cow and pig fat.
  • They were made of cheap materials.

💡 Hint: Think about the cultural implications for the sepoys.

Question 2

True or False: Bahadur Shah Zafar actively supported the British rule after the revolt began.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall his role during the revolt.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the annexation of Awadh and other princely states by the British impacted the uprising. What would have likely happened if the annexation had not occurred?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of symbolic triggers in uprisings.

Question 2

If you were a sepoy at the time, describe your thoughts and feelings about the policies imposed by the British and how they led you to join the uprising.

💡 Hint: Think about emotional impacts and community solidarity.

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