Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu

4 practice questions on Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu for TNPSC Group I, with answers

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1. 1.The Vellore Mutiny, one of the earliest uprisings against British rule in Tamil Nadu, occurred in which year?

   • (A)1757
   • (B)1806
   • (C)1857
   • (D)1885
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   Answer: (B) 1806

   Solution: The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 was an early significant armed uprising against British rule in Tamil Nadu, predating the 1857 revolt.

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2. 2.The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 is considered one of the earliest uprisings against British rule in India. What was the primary cause of this rebellion?

   • (A)Introduction of new land revenue policies
   • (B)Religious interference and changes in military dress code
   • (C)Economic exploitation of weavers
   • (D)Imposition of heavy salt taxes
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   Answer: (B) Religious interference and changes in military dress code

   Solution: The Vellore Mutiny was triggered by British interference in religious practices and the introduction of new uniform regulations that offended Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

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3. 3.The Vellore Mutiny of 1806, one of the earliest uprisings against British rule in Tamil Nadu, occurred primarily due to which reason?

   • (A)Economic exploitation of peasants
   • (B)Introduction of new military dress code and religious interference
   • (C)Annexation of princely states
   • (D)Imposition of new land revenue system
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   Answer: (B) Introduction of new military dress code and religious interference

   Solution: The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 was triggered by the introduction of a new dress code for sepoys that included leather cockades and removal of caste marks, which the soldiers perceived as interference with their religious practices. This led to a violent uprising at Vellore Fort.

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4. 4.Who among the following women freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu played a prominent role in the Civil Disobedience Movement and was imprisoned multiple times for her participation in the freedom struggle?

   • (A)Rukmini Lakshmipathi
   • (B)Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
   • (C)Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar
   • (D)Subbalakshmi
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   Answer: (A) Rukmini Lakshmipathi

   Solution: Rukmini Lakshmipathi was a prominent freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu who actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement and was imprisoned for her nationalist activities.

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