Administrative Changes after 1857: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Administrative Changes after 1857 (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2005Modern History · Administrative Changes after 1857
Q1. Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to?
Explanation
Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857, belonged to Jagdispur, located in present-day Bihar. He was a key figure in the rebellion and is remembered for his bravery and leadership despite being in his 80s at the time of the revolt. Other prominent leaders:
Leader of 1857 Revolt Location Mangal Pandey Barrackpore Bahadur Shah Zafar Delhi General Bakht Khan Delhi Tantia tope Kanpur Azimullah Kanpur Begum Hazrat Mahal Lucknow Maulvi Ahmadullah Faizabad
UPSC 2005Modern History · Administrative Changes after 1857
Q2. Which one of the following territories was not affected by the Revolt of 1857?
Explanation
Chittor (located in present-day Rajasthan) was not strongly affected by the Revolt of 1857. The revolt had a strong impact on regions like Jhansi, Jagdishpur, and Lucknow, where prominent leaders such as Rani Lakshmibai, Kunwar Singh, and Begum Hazrat Mahal played significant roles in the rebellion. However, Chittor remained largely untouched by the uprising. Major Centers affected by Revolt of 1857:
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2005
(a) Bihar
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2005
(b) Chittor
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