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.Which Act transferred the Government of India from the East India Company to the British Crown, and when was it passed?
- A.The Regulating Act of 1773, passed in 1773.
- B.The Act for the Better Government of India, passed on August 2, 1858.
- C.The Indian Councils Act of 1861, passed in 1861.
- D.The Government of India Act of 1935, passed in 1935.
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2.Read the description and identify the person. He introduced the Subsidiary Alliance to expand the British control over India.
- a.Lord Dalhousie
- b.Lord Canning
- c.Lord Wellesley
- d.Lord Curzon
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3.Identify the correct pair of words from the given options:
- a.Doctrine of Lapse – Lord Canning
- b.Subsidiary Alliance – Lord Wellesley
- c.Arms Act – Lord Curzon
- d.Vernacular Press Act – Lord Dalhousie
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4.Who was Mangal Pandey, and what significant action did he take in 1857?
- A.A British officer who suppressed the revolt in Meerut and Delhi.
- B.A Brahmin soldier who refused to use greased cartridges and killed two British officers.
- C.A Mughal prince who led the uprising in Lucknow and Kanpur.
- D.A Peshwa who fled to Nepal after the failure of the revolt.
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5.Which policy was used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India?
- A.Subsidiary Alliance
- B.The Doctrine of Lapse
- C.Permanent Settlement
- D.Divide and Rule
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