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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The __________ marked the first step taken by the British to gain political control over India. 
   2. The ____________ is also called the First War of Independence.
   3. The rebel forces proclaimed __________ as the leader of the revolt.
   4. The leader of the Kanpur was ______________.
   5. The _________ abolished the Doctorine of Lapse. 
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Column I	Column II
   1. Proclamation	a. Rani Laxmibai
   2. Jhansi	b. Queen Victoria
   3. Lord Canning	c. The adopted son of Baji Rao II
   4. Nana Sahab	d. British Commissioner
   5. Sir Henry Lawrence	e. The first Viceroy of India

3. 3.

   State whether the following statements are true or false.

   1. The unjust territorial annexations carried out by Lord Dalhousie through the policy of Doctrine of Lapse created anger and resentment toward the British. 
   2. By 1858, the East India Company's forces has begun their counter offensive in Bundelkhand. 
   3. In 1860, a peace treaty was signed and the revolt of 1857 ended. 
   4. The Revolt of 1857 did not create the feeling of nationalism among Indians. 
4. 4.

   When and where was the Revolt of 1857 started?

5. 5.

   Mention two political causes for the Revolt of 1857?

6. 6.

   Name two land revenue settlements that increased the misery of peasants.