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UPSC daily subject quiz | History and Culture (Week 163) : Can you get these questions right? Find answers with explanations
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UPSC daily subject quiz | History and Culture (Week 163) : Can you get these questions right? Find answers with explanations

The article presents a set of historical quiz questions related to Indian history, specifically focusing on the Revolt of 1857 and other significant figures in India's freedom struggle. One question asks about a zamindar from Bihar who joined the sepoys during the revolt, with the correct answer being Kunwar Singh. Another question discusses a female freedom fighter described as having been dismissed as 'unscrupulous' but later recognized for her role in the revolt. The answer provided is Begum Hazrat Mahal, who resisted British forces in Lucknow and faced discrediting campaigns. The article aims to assist UPSC aspirants in revising key historical facts.

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UPSC daily subject quiz | History and Culture (Week 163) : Can you get these questions right? Find answers with explanations

The article presents a set of historical quiz questions related to Indian history, specifically focusing on the Revolt of 1857 and other significant figures in India's freedom struggle. One question asks about a zamindar from Bihar who joined the sepoys during the revolt, with the correct answer being Kunwar Singh. Another question discusses a female freedom fighter described as having been dismissed as 'unscrupulous' but later recognized for her role in the revolt. The answer provided is Begum Hazrat Mahal, who resisted British forces in Lucknow and faced discrediting campaigns. The article aims to assist UPSC aspirants in revising key historical facts.

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