Home PYQs UPPSC UPPSC MCQs Prelims 2023 (GS Paper I)

Question

Which one of the following (Place of the revolt of 1857 - Start of rebellion) is not correctly matched?

  1. Barrack — 29 March 1857
  2. Meerut — 10 May, 1857
  3. Lucknow —4 June 1857
  4. Jhansi — 11 May, 1857

Answer:

Option D: Jhansi — 11 May, 1857

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jhansi — 11 May, 1857”.

The revolt in Jhansi actually began later, around 5 June 1857, when Rani Lakshmibai assumed control of the administration of Jhansi after the death of her husband, the Maharaja of Jhansi.