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 was one change implemented by the British Government in the army after the Revolt of 1857?
- A.Reducing the number of British soldiers
- B.Increasing the proportion of British to Indian soldiers and mixing castes
- C.Allowing Indian soldiers to hold higher ranks
- D.Abolishing the army entirely
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2.Which of the following was a direct effect of the British defeats in the first Afghan War and the Punjab Wars on Indian soldiers?
- A.Indian soldiers lost faith in their own military capabilities and refused to fight.
- B.The British were seen as invincible, strengthening their control over Indian troops.
- C.Indian soldiers realized that a determined force could defeat the British, inspiring confidence.
- D.The British immediately granted independence to India to avoid further conflict.
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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.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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5.Which of the following Acts was resented by the Indian sepoys?
- A.The General Service Enlistment Act
- B.The Indian Service Rules
- C.The Government of India Act, 1858
- D.The Queen's Proclamation
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