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    Question

    Before 1857, in different parts of India, several

    revolts occurred against the British colonial system. Arrange the following revolts in their correct chronological order: (i) Sepoy Mutiny of Bengal (ii) Kutch Revolt (iii) Sepoy Mutiny of Vellore (iv) Santhal Revolt (v) Kol Revolt
    A (i) (iii) (ii) (v) (iv) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (i) (ii) (iii) (v) (iv) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (ii) (i) (iii) (v) (iv) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (iii) (i) (ii) (iv) (v) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct chronological sequence of revolts is: • (i) Sepoy Mutiny of Bengal (1764) • (iii) Sepoy Mutiny of Vellore (1806) • (ii) Kutch Revolt (1816–1832) • (v) Kol Revolt (1831–1832) • (iv) Santhal Revolt (1855–1856) Thus, the correct answer is (a). • The Bengal Sepoy Revolt (1764) occurred when Indian sepoys rebelled after the Battle of Buxar under British command. • The Vellore Sepoy Revolt (1806) was caused by British insensitivity towards Indian soldiers' religious and social customs. • The Kutch Revolt (1816–1832) was a regional resistance against British political and economic interference. • The Kol Revolt (1831–32) took place in the Chotanagpur plateau region, where tribal people rebelled against colonial policies. • The Santhal Revolt (1855–56) was a major tribal uprising against British exploitation and the oppressive zamindari system.

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