The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was led by? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was led by?
A. Titu Mir
B. Sidhu and Kanhu
C. Alluri Sitarama Raju
D. Birsa Munda
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the massive tribal revolt against zamindars and the British.

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Question #1
Who founded the 'Banaras Hindu University' (BHU) in 1916?
A. S. Radhakrishnan
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Madan Mohan Malaviya
D. Annie Besant

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the Banaras Hindu University in 1916 with the support of Annie Besant, Mahatma Gandhi, and many donors.

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Question #2
Which Viceroy announced the 'Partition of India' plan on 3 June 1947?
A. Lord Linlithgow
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Willingdon
D. Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, announced the partition plan on 3 June 1947, which was accepted by both the Congress and the Muslim League.

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Question #3
The 'First Anglo-Sikh War' (1845-1846) was ended by which treaty?
A. Treaty of Lahore
B. Both A and C
C. Treaty of Amritsar
D. Treaty of Bhairowal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The First Anglo-Sikh War ended with the Treaty of Lahore (March 1846) and the Treaty of Bhairowal (December 1846), which established British control over the Sikh kingdom.

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