Beaconhouse School System

North Nazimabad O Level

History Test
Name: Date: _

Class:IX Max Marks: 25 Time: 30 min

Source A
The revolt of 1857 led to many, major changes in the administration and the policy of the British government.
Followings are the major consequences of the revolt of 1857. The policy of annexation and expansion of the
British empire in India ended. The British promised to respect the dignity and rights of the native princes. The
corrupt company had moved away from earning through trading to open plunder and savage exploitation of
Indians living under their territorial control and ended up making too many enemies in Britain. After 1857 revolt
the Crown Rule (British Raj) started.

Source B

Painting showing the scene of Indian revolt of 1857.

(a) According to Source A, how did the war of independence affect the British? [3]
(b) What does source B tell about the war of 1857? [5]
(c) Explain why the Indians were not able to defeat the British in 1857. [7]
(d) To what extent were economic reforms the main cause of the War of Independence in 1857? Explain your
answer. [10]