Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Role of Assam in the First War of Independence (1857)”

Which significant event marked Assam’s involvement in the First War of Independence in 1857?
- a) The rise of the sepoy mutiny
- b) The establishment of a separate rebel government
- c) The formation of the Assam Volunteers
- d) The Battle of Ahom
  Answer: b) The establishment of a separate rebel government
Who was the prominent leader in Assam who supported the 1857 revolt against British rule?
- a) Maniram Dewan
- b) Piyali Phukan
- c) Rudra Singha
- d) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  Answer: a) Maniram Dewan
Which region in Assam witnessed significant unrest and rebellion during the First War of Independence?
- a) Brahmaputra Valley
- b) Barak Valley
- c) Kaziranga
- d) Shillong
  Answer: a) Brahmaputra Valley
What was the primary cause of discontent among the Assamese soldiers leading up to the 1857 revolt?
- a) Low wages
- b) Cultural discrimination
- c) Lack of promotions
- d) Religious grievances
  Answer: b) Cultural discrimination
Which Assamese leader was executed by the British for his role in the 1857 revolt?
- a) Maniram Dewan
- b) Piyali Phukan
- c) Umesh Chandra Dutta
- d) Nara Narayan
  Answer: a) Maniram Dewan
The First War of Independence (1857) in Assam primarily involved which group of people?
- a) Sepoys
- b) Landowners
- c) Merchants
- d) Farmers
  Answer: a) Sepoys
Which key British action triggered the discontent that contributed to the 1857 uprising in Assam?
- a) Introduction of new taxes
- b) Cultural insensitivity
- c) Dismissal of local leaders
- d) Land acquisition policies
  Answer: b) Cultural insensitivity
What was the role of the Assamese sepoys in the wider context of the 1857 revolt?
- a) They led major battles
- b) They were instrumental in organizing local rebellions
- c) They supported the British forces
- d) They had limited involvement
  Answer: b) They were instrumental in organizing local rebellions
Which Assamese leader was known for his efforts to rally support against the British during the 1857 revolt?
- a) Piyali Phukan
- b) Maniram Dewan
- c) Nara Narayan
- d) Gaurinath Deka
  Answer: a) Piyali Phukan
The rebellion in Assam was part of a larger movement that spread across which country?
- a) India
- b) Bangladesh
- c) Nepal
- d) Myanmar
  Answer: a) India
Which Indian city was the epicenter of the First War of Independence, influencing Assam’s involvement?
- a) Delhi
- b) Mumbai
- c) Kolkata
- d) Chennai
  Answer: a) Delhi
What was the British response to the rebellion in Assam during the 1857 uprising?
- a) Immediate military crackdown
- b) Negotiation with local leaders
- c) Offering autonomy
- d) Economic incentives
  Answer: a) Immediate military crackdown
Which local Assamese leader played a crucial role in the resistance against British rule but faced severe repression?
- a) Maniram Dewan
- b) Piyali Phukan
- c) Umesh Chandra Dutta
- d) Hiteshwar Saikia
  Answer: b) Piyali Phukan
Which British military action directly impacted the Assamese resistance in 1857?
- a) Siege of Delhi
- b) Suppression of local rebellions
- c) Capture of the fort at Guwahati
- d) Reorganization of the British army
  Answer: b) Suppression of local rebellions
What was a significant outcome of the First War of Independence for Assam?
- a) Increased autonomy
- b) Strengthened British control
- c) Economic growth
- d) Political representation
  Answer: b) Strengthened British control
Which Assamese leader’s efforts during the 1857 revolt led to his execution and made him a martyr?
- a) Piyali Phukan
- b) Maniram Dewan
- c) Gaurinath Deka
- d) Bhaben Saikia
  Answer: b) Maniram Dewan
Which local factor contributed to the mobilization of Assamese people against British rule in 1857?
- a) Discontent with economic policies
- b) Cultural and religious dissatisfaction
- c) Educational reforms
- d) Administrative changes
  Answer: b) Cultural and religious dissatisfaction
The 1857 revolt in Assam was influenced by the larger nationalist movement in which other Indian region?
- a) Punjab
- b) Bengal
- c) Maharashtra
- d) Tamil Nadu
  Answer: b) Bengal
The participation of Assamese people in the 1857 revolt was a reflection of their:
- a) Long-standing resistance to British rule
- b) Economic prosperity
- c) Cultural exchanges with the British
- d) Political alliances with other colonies
  Answer: a) Long-standing resistance to British rule
Which significant action did the British take to suppress the revolt in Assam?
- a) Recruitment of local forces
- b) Establishment of a military base
- c) Use of military force and repression
- d) Offering political reforms
  Answer: c) Use of military force and repression
Which of the following statements best describes the Assamese response to the British policies leading up to 1857?
- a) Passive acceptance
- b) Active resistance and rebellion
- c) Political negotiation
- d) Economic collaboration
  Answer: b) Active resistance and rebellion
In the aftermath of the 1857 revolt, what was a major change in British policy towards Assam?
- a) Granting of autonomy
- b) Intensified control and military presence
- c) Economic subsidies
- d) Cultural integration
  Answer: b) Intensified control and military presence
Which group within Assam was most directly affected by the British suppression during the 1857 revolt?
- a) Landowners
- b) Merchants
- c) Sepoys and local leaders
- d) Farmers
  Answer: c) Sepoys and local leaders
What was the main reason for the failure of the 1857 revolt in Assam?
- a) Lack of coordination among leaders
- b) Strong British military response
- c) Disinterest among local people
- d) Lack of resources
  Answer: b) Strong British military response
Which historical figure from Assam is celebrated for his resistance against British rule during the 1857 uprising?
- a) Maniram Dewan
- b) Piyali Phukan
- c) Umesh Chandra Dutta
- d) Ratan Lal Brahma
  Answer: a) Maniram Dewan
The revolt of 1857 in Assam was part of a larger struggle for:
- a) Economic reforms
- b) Political independence
- c) Social justice
- d) Educational rights
  Answer: b) Political independence
What was one of the significant impacts of the 1857 revolt on Assamese society?
- a) Increased educational opportunities
- b) Enhanced local governance
- c) Strengthened British administrative control
- d) Improved economic conditions
  Answer: c) Strengthened British administrative control
Which Assamese leader’s actions during the 1857 revolt are remembered as heroic?
- a) Piyali Phukan
- b) Maniram Dewan
- c) Umesh Chandra Dutta
- d) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  Answer: b) Maniram Dewan
Which of the following best describes the nature of the 1857 revolt in Assam?
- a) A localized uprising with limited impact
- b) A nationwide rebellion with significant local involvement
- c) A peaceful protest
- d) An isolated event with minimal resistance
  Answer: a) A localized uprising with limited impact
How did the British government view the role of Assam in the 1857 revolt?
- a) As a minor participant
- b) As a major threat to British control
- c) As an ally
- d) As a neutral region
  Answer: a) As a minor participant

These questions cover various aspects of Assam’s role in the First War of Independence, including key figures, events, and impacts.

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