The Revolt of 1857 began at which place? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Revolt of 1857 began at which place?
A. Lucknow
B. Meerut
C. Delhi
D. Kanpur
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Revolt of 1857 started on 10 May 1857 at Meerut, where Indian sepoys refused to use the newly introduced Enfield rifles cartridges, which were believed to be greased with animal fat.

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Question #1
Who among the following gave the slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
C. Bipin Chandra Pal
D. Subhas Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak raised this iconic slogan during the Home Rule movement to assert the natural right of Indians to self-determination.

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Question #2
The 'Royal Indian Navy Mutiny' of 1946 was supported by which general strike?
A. Pune general strike
B. Calcutta general strike
C. Bombay general strike
D. Karachi general strike

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The RIN mutiny in Bombay in February 1946 received massive support from the people of Bombay, and a general strike was called by the Communist Party and the Congress Socialist Party, paralyzing the city.

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Question #3
The 'Reserve Bank of India' was nationalized in which year?
A. 1949
B. 1947
C. 1955
D. 1950

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The RBI was nationalised on 1 January 1949.

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