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History Unit 6: Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the first Palayakkarar to resist the East India Company's land revenue policy?

Answer: A. Puli Thevar — Puli Thevar of Nerkattumseval was the first to openly defy the British and oppose their tax collection.

Q: The Vellore Revolt took place in the year:

Answer: C. 1806 — The Vellore Revolt, which broke out in the Vellore Fort, occurred on July 10, 1806.

Q: Who was the British commander who captured the fort of Panchalamkurichi?

Answer: A. Major Bannerman — Major Bannerman led the forces that attacked and captured the Panchalamkurichi fort in 1799.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — History Unit 6: Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who was the first Palayakkarar to resist the East India Company's land revenue policy?

A. Puli Thevar ✓
B. Kattabomman
C. Marudu Brothers
D. Oomaithurai

Answer: A. Puli Thevar
Puli Thevar of Nerkattumseval was the first to openly defy the British and oppose their tax collection.

The Vellore Revolt took place in the year:

A. 1799
B. 1801
C. 1806 ✓
D. 1857

Answer: C. 1806
The Vellore Revolt, which broke out in the Vellore Fort, occurred on July 10, 1806.

Who was the British commander who captured the fort of Panchalamkurichi?

A. Major Bannerman ✓
B. Colonel Heron
C. Captain Campbell
D. General Agnew

Answer: A. Major Bannerman
Major Bannerman led the forces that attacked and captured the Panchalamkurichi fort in 1799.

Compare the nature of the 1806 Vellore Revolt with the Palayakkarar revolts; what is the main distinction?

A. The Palayakkarar revolt was an army mutiny, while the Vellore revolt was a peasant uprising.
B. The Palayakkarar revolt was regional/local, while the Vellore revolt was an organized military mutiny. ✓
C. The Palayakkarar revolt was successful, while the Vellore revolt was not.
D. There is no distinction, both were civil rebellions.

Answer: B. The Palayakkarar revolt was regional/local, while the Vellore revolt was an organized military mutiny.
Palayakkarar revolts were primarily regional resistance by local chieftains, while the Vellore revolt was a systemic mutiny within the British-trained military.

Which of these factors was NOT a contributing cause to the collapse of the resistance movements?

A. Lack of coordination among regional leaders
B. Superior British military technology and discipline
C. Widespread support for the British among the local common people ✓
D. The policy of 'Divide and Rule' practiced by the British

Answer: C. Widespread support for the British among the local common people
The common people largely supported the rebellion; the collapse was primarily due to British strategic superiority and lack of unity among the elites.

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