The Advent of the Europeans


  1. Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by









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    Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by Buddhu Bhagat. Kol Mutiny covered Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and the western parts of Manbhum.

    Correct Option: A

    Kol revolt of 1831 - 32 was led by Buddhu Bhagat. Kol Mutiny covered Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and the western parts of Manbhum.


  1. Which British Commander was defeated by the Santhals in 1855?









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    Major Burrough the British Commander was defeated by the Santhals in 1855. The British weren't ready for such a revolt from Santhals, a small contingent of force under Major Burrough was called to suppress the rebels but he meet tremendous resistance and was defeated at Pirpainati. The victory of the Santhals over the all mighty British further fuelled the rebellion and it spread like wildfire.

    Correct Option: C

    Major Burrough the British Commander was defeated by the Santhals in 1855. The British weren't ready for such a revolt from Santhals, a small contingent of force under Major Burrough was called to suppress the rebels but he meet tremendous resistance and was defeated at Pirpainati. The victory of the Santhals over the all mighty British further fuelled the rebellion and it spread like wildfire.



  1. By virtue of whose efforts, Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856?









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    The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act of 1856, enacted in response to the campaign of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, provided legal safeguards against loss of certain froms of inheritance for a remarrying Hindu widow.

    Correct Option: A

    The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act of 1856, enacted in response to the campaign of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, provided legal safeguards against loss of certain froms of inheritance for a remarrying Hindu widow.


  1. Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?









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    Sanyasi Rebellion was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math. The restrictions imposed on visits to holy places estranged the Sanyasis. The Sanyasis retaliated by organizing raids on the company's factories and state treasuries.

    Correct Option: D

    Sanyasi Rebellion was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math. The restrictions imposed on visits to holy places estranged the Sanyasis. The Sanyasis retaliated by organizing raids on the company's factories and state treasuries.



  1. Who among the following immediately succeeded Ram Mohan Roy as the head of the Brahma Samaj?









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    Devendra Nath Tagore

    Correct Option: B

    Devendra Nath Tagore