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Chapter 18: Early Resistance to British Rule — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is remembered as the queen who continued resistance against the English with the help of Marudhu brothers?

Answer: B. Velu Nachiyar — Velu Nachiyar of Sivaganga is known for resisting the British and regaining her kingdom with the support of the Marudhu brothers.

Q: The Palayakkarar system was mainly associated with which region?

Answer: B. Tamil country — The Palayakkarar system developed in the Tamil country, where local chiefs controlled small territories under larger powers.

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Who is remembered as the queen who continued resistance against the English with the help of Marudhu brothers?

A. Rani Lakshmi Bai
B. Velu Nachiyar ✓
C. Begum Hazrat Mahal
D. Uda Devi

Answer: B. Velu Nachiyar
Velu Nachiyar of Sivaganga is known for resisting the British and regaining her kingdom with the support of the Marudhu brothers.

The Palayakkarar system was mainly associated with which region?

A. Kerala
B. Tamil country ✓
C. Bengal
D. Punjab

Answer: B. Tamil country
The Palayakkarar system developed in the Tamil country, where local chiefs controlled small territories under larger powers.

Why did many Palayakkarars resist British authority in Tamil Nadu?

A. To support European trade expansion
B. To protect their local autonomy and revenue rights ✓
C. To replace village agriculture with industry
D. To join British military service

Answer: B. To protect their local autonomy and revenue rights
The British interfered with the powers, revenue collection, and independence of Palayakkarars, leading to resistance.

Which event is most accurately placed in the sequence of early resistance to British rule?

A. Kattabomman's resistance before the Revolt of 1857 ✓
B. Revolt of 1857 before the rise of British power in India
C. Velu Nachiyar after the establishment of the Indian National Congress
D. Marudhu brothers after the end of British rule

Answer: A. Kattabomman's resistance before the Revolt of 1857
Kattabomman's struggle occurred in the late 18th century, well before the Revolt of 1857.

Which statement is correct about the role of the Marudhu brothers?

A. They supported British expansion in Tamil regions.
B. They helped organize resistance after the fall of Sivaganga rulers. ✓
C. They were leaders of the 1857 revolt in Delhi.
D. They introduced the Doctrine of Lapse.

Answer: B. They helped organize resistance after the fall of Sivaganga rulers.
The Marudhu brothers were key figures in organizing and sustaining resistance in Sivaganga against the British.

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