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 policy did Lord Dalhousie use against Rani Laxmi Bai, and why did she become a bitter enemy of the British?
- A.Subsidiary Alliance; she was forced to disband her army.
- B.Doctrine of Lapse; her adopted son was denied the throne of Jhansi.
- C.Permanent Settlement; she lost control over land revenues.
- D.Divide and Rule; she was pitted against other Indian rulers.
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2.Which of the following is an example of how the British exploited India's resources?
- A.India was allowed to impose high import duties on British goods to protect local industries.
- B.British-made goods entered India duty-free, while Indian products faced high duties in England.
- C.The British invested heavily in Indian infrastructure to boost local economies.
- D.India was encouraged to export raw materials at fair prices to support British industries.
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3.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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4.Which of the following measures reflects the policy of social discrimination followed by the British in India?
- A.Indian soldiers were promoted to higher ranks based on merit and experience.
- B.All top employment positions were reserved for the British, and Indian soldiers could not rise above Subedar.
- C.Indian soldiers received higher pay than British soldiers for the same roles.
- D.British officers were required to learn Indian languages and customs.
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5.What was one primary reason for the unhappiness of Indian soldiers in the British Army before 1857?
- A.High taxes imposed on their families
- B.Low salary and poor promotion prospects
- C.Forced conversion to Christianity
- D.Lack of uniforms and equipment
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