Class 5 SST – Chapter 14
A. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who was the Nawab of Bengal in 1756? → Siraj-ud-Daulah.
2. The first British trading centre was opened in → Surat.
3. The Revolt of 1857 started from → Meerut.
4. The East India Company was established in → 1600.
B. Fill in the blanks
1. The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757. → 23 June 1757.
2. The cartridges were greased with the fat of cow and pig. → cow and pig.
3. The revolt of 1857 started from Meerut. → Meerut.
4. Vasco-da-Gama reached Calicut in 1498. → Calicut.
5. The British established their first factory at Surat. → Surat.
C. True or False
1. The king of Calicut permitted the Portuguese to trade in his kingdom. → True.
2. The disputes between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the British ended in a few days. → False.
3. Siraj-ud-Daulah declared war against the British in 1757. → True.
4. The issue of greased cartridges led to the revolt of 1857. → True.
5. The revolt of 1857 started on 10th May 1957. → False.
D. Answer the following
1. How did the British make Indian farmers poor?
→ They forced farmers to grow indigo and sell it at very low prices, which made them poor.
2. Why were the farmers discontent under British rule?
→ They were forced to grow indigo instead of food and were paid very little.
3. Why were Indian soldiers unhappy with the British Army?
→ They did not get equal pay, high posts, or fair treatment like British soldiers.
4. What happened to the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah?
→ He was captured, sent to Rangoon, and his sons were killed.
5. What were the results of the Revolt of 1857?
→ Company rule ended, and the British Crown took control. The army was reorganised. Princes
were promised their states, the right of adoption was allowed, and freedom of religion and fair
chances for high posts were assured.
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