Core Concept Summary
Module 1: 1857 Uprising & Early Nationalism
The Revolt of 1857 challenged East India Company rule. Early nationalists like Dadabhai Naoroji exposed colonial economic exploitation through the "Economic Drain Theory".
Module Evaluation
5-Question Knowledge Check
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Q1. The Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885 under the initiative of:
Solution: A.O. Hume organized the first session of the INC at Bombay.
Q2. Who formulated the "Drain of Wealth" theory?
Solution: Dadabhai Naoroji published the theory in "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India".
Q3. Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
Solution: Lord Canning was Governor-General in 1857 and became the first Viceroy in 1858.
Q4. The "Doctrine of Lapse" policy was introduced and enforced by:
Solution: Lord Dalhousie annexed states without a natural male heir.
Q5. Who led the rebellion in Jagdishpur/Arrah (Bihar) during 1857?
Solution: Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur led the anti-British forces in Bihar.