Beaconhouse School System

North Nazimabad O Level Commerce

History Test
Name: Date: _

Class: ______________________ Max Marks: 50 Time: 1hour [60 min]

This section is about the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

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.
Q1-(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). Was the work of the Christian missionaries the most important reason why the Indians opposed
British attempts to westernise them between 1750 and 1850? Explain your answer. [10]

Q.2- (a) Who was Lord Wellesley? [4]

(b) Explain why Maraths were defeated after the decline of the Mughal empire. [7]

(c) Did Hajji ShariatUllah contribute more to the spread of Islam than anyone else in the sub-
continent before 1850? Explain your answer. [14]

Q.3 – Describe the Anglo Sikh wars. [4]

(a) Why did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan found the Aligarh Movement? [7]

(c) The introduction of social reforms by the British, such as education, caused the War of
Independence in 1857.’ Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [14]