ICSE Class 10 The First War of Independence, 1857 — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for The First War of Independence, 1857 (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
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Sample questions
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1.What were two major grievances of the peasantry against the British?
- A.Loss of land due to British land revenue policies and heavy taxes funding British wars.
- B.British refusal to provide agricultural loans and lack of irrigation facilities.
- C.Peasants were forced to grow cash crops instead of food crops for local consumption.
- D.British policies favored industrial workers over peasants, leading to unemployment.
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2.Under the Government of India Act 1858, who gave up the direct administration of India?
- A.The East India Company
- B.The British Crown
- C.Lord Mountbatten
- D.The Mughal Emperor
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3.Which British humanitarian measure invoked adverse reactions from conservative sections of Indian society?
- A.Introduction of the English education system.
- B.Legalization of widow remarriage, challenging traditional Hindu practices.
- C.Establishment of railways for better connectivity.
- D.Promotion of Western medicine and healthcare.
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4.By the provisions of which of the following, 20,000 estates of the landlords were confiscated by the East India Company?
- A.The Hunter Commission
- B.Frazer Commission
- C.The Inam Commission
- D.The Woods Dispatch
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5.Which of the following grievances were harboured by Indian soldiers and contributed to the First War of Independence? Select TWO that apply, but choose the option that lists BOTH correctly.
- A.Denial of promotions beyond Subedar and lack of foreign service allowance
- B.Forced conversion to Christianity and denial of promotions beyond Subedar
- C.Lack of foreign service allowance and forced retirement at age 50
- D.Denial of promotions beyond Subedar and mandatory service in Europe only
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