Practice Introduction - 6.1 | 6. The Great Uprising of 1857 | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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What was the Doctrine of Lapse?

💡 Hint: Think of how British managed states without direct heirs.

Question 2

Easy

What were the economic conditions like for Indian peasants leading up to 1857?

💡 Hint: Consider the financial implications of high taxes.

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Question 1

What was the immediate cause of the Great Uprising of 1857?

  • A new tax policy
  • The greased cartridges
  • The annexation of states

💡 Hint: Think about what specifically alarmed the sepoys.

Question 2

True or False: The Uprising of 1857 was solely a military mutiny.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the various factors leading to the revolt.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically evaluate how the combined discontent of social, political, and economic grievances could have led to a successful uprising.

💡 Hint: Think about unity and strategy.

Question 2

Examine the effects of British governance before and after the uprising and how it changed the political landscape in India.

💡 Hint: Focus on governance shifts.

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