What was the fate of the Mughal Empire after the War of Independence of 1857?

A. The Mughal Empire was handed over to Iran

B. The Mughal Empire became stronger

C. The Mughal Empire was transferred to Afghanistan

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1.
Past Paper MCQ
Mutiny War occurred in _?
Correct Answer: D. 1857
One-liner
The Mutiny War, also known as the War of Independence, occurred in 1857.
2.
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After the British conquest of Delhi, where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled?
Correct Answer: C. Rangoon
One-liner
After the British conquest of Delhi, Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon.
3.
Viceroy term is made for used in which years?
Correct Answer: D. 1858
One-liner
The term "Viceroy" was introduced in 1858 after the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
4.
By how many members was the Executive Council of the Governor-General enlarged under the Indian Council Act of 1861?
Correct Answer: D. 4
One-liner
The Executive Council of the Governor-General was enlarged by 4 members under the Indian Council Act of 1861.
5.
What was the fate of the Mughal Empire after the War of Independence of 1857?
Correct Answer: D. The Mughal Empire ended
One-liner
After the War of Independence of 1857, the Mughal Empire completely ended and the British Raj formally began.
6.
Past Paper MCQ
The 1857 War of Independence started from _?
Correct Answer: B. Meerut
One-liner
The 1857 War of Independence started from Meerut on 10 May 1857.
7.
Past Paper MCQ
After the War of Independence, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried by the British, deposed and deported to:
Correct Answer: D. Rangoon
One-liner
After the War of Independence 1857, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried, deposed, and exiled to Rangoon (present-day Yangon, Myanmar).
8.
Past Paper MCQ
Delhi was captured by the British in how many days?
Correct Answer: B. 3 days
One-liner
Delhi was captured by the British in 3 days during the War of Independence 1857.
9.
Past Paper MCQ
Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to which city?
Correct Answer: A. Rangoon
One-liner
Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was exiled to Rangoon (present-day Yangon, Myanmar) by the British after the War of Independence 1857.
10.
Past Paper MCQ
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Canning
One-liner
The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning, who assumed the title after the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

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