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REVOLUTION OF 1857

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What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1958)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex the Indi

Think of it like this. When the question talks about what was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s, your mind should go straight to Only 1 and 2. In Revolution of 1857, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2014] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Which among the following British officers lost their lives at Lucknow? 1. General John Nicholson 2. General Neil 3. Maj

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which among the following British officers lost, and in Revolution of 1857 the answer is 2, 3 and 4. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Which part of Bihar was unaffected with the Revolt of 1857? 1. Danapur 2. Patna 3. Ara 4. Muzaffarpur 5. Munger Choose t

The main idea is really simple. In Revolution of 1857, which part of Bihar was unaffected with is always linked with Only 5. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [41st BPSC (Pre) 1996] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following groups did not participate in the revolt of 1857? 1. Agricultural Labour 2. Sahukar 3. Farmers 4.

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Revolution of 1857 that is 2 and 4. 2 and 4 has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following. Assertion (A): The first war of Independence in 1857 failed to secure freedom from the British G

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Revolution of 1857, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Name of the Revolu

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Revolution of 1857, the pairs match as in code 2 1 3 4. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2016] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below. List-I (a) Jhansi (b) Lucknow (c)

Matching can feel scary, but it is simple. In Revolution of 1857, the right matching is shown in 4 3 2 1. Learn each pair one by one, like small stories. Once you know two pairs surely, the code becomes clear. That is how most students solve it calmly.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2010] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I (leaders of the revolt of 1857) with List-II (their areas of operation). List-I (a) Bakht Khan (b) Maulvi A

Matching can feel scary, but it is simple. In Revolution of 1857, the right matching is shown in 4 1 3 2. Learn each pair one by one, like small stories. Once you know two pairs surely, the code becomes clear. That is how most students solve it calmly.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2014] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Who was the prominent Indian Historian who did not accepted 1857 Revolution as a Revolution?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about who was the prominent Indian Historian who, your mind should go straight to Dr. R.C. Majumdar. In Revolution of 1857, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2016] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

The statement ‘the so-called first national war of independence was neither first, nor national, nor a war of independen

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about the statement ‘the so-called first national war, and in Revolution of 1857 the answer is R.C. Majumdar. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2010] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

The first Indian to write in Indian language on the causes of the uprising of 1857 was

This one is a favourite in exams. In Revolution of 1857, whenever you see the first Indian to write in Indian, the answer is Syed Ahmed Khan. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Modern Historian, who called the Revolt of 1857 as the first Independence War was

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Modern Historian, who called the Revolt of, and in Revolution of 1857 the answer is V.D. Savarkar. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Revolution of 1857 and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.