Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu | 10th Social Science History

Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu

10th Social Science | History | Chapter 6 | One Mark Questions

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Who was the first Palayakkarars to resist the East India Company’s policy of territorial aggrandizement?

• a) Marudhu brothers
• b) Puli Thevar
• c) Velunachiyar
• d) Veerapandya Kattabomman

2. Who had established close relationship with the three agents of Chanda Sahib?

• a) Velunachiyar
• b) Kattabomman
• c) Puli Thevar
• d) Oomai thurai

3. Where was Sivasubramanianar executed?

• a) Kayathar
• b) Nagalapuram
• c) Virupachi
• d) Panchalamkurichi

4. Who issued the Tiruchirappalli proclamation of Independence?

• a) Marudhu brothers
• b) Puli Thevar
• c) Veerapandya Kattabomman
• d) Gopala Nayak

5. When did the Vellore Revolt breakout?

• a) 24 May 1805
• b) 10 July 1805
• c) 10 July 1806
• d) 10 September 1806

6. Who was the Commander-in-Chief responsible for the new military regulations in Vellore fort?

• a) Col. Fancourt
• b) Major Armstrong
• c) Sir John Cradock
• d) Colonel Agnew

7. Where were the sons of Tipu Sultan sent after the Vellore Revolt?

• a) Calcutta
• b) Mumbai
• c) Delhi
• d) Mysore

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The Palayakkarars system was put in place in Tamil Nadu by Viswanatha Nayaka.

2. Velunachiyar and her daughter were under the protection of Gopala Nayaker for eight years.

3. Bennerman deputed Ramalinganar to convey his message, asking Kattabomman to surrender.

4. Kattabomman was hanged to death at Kayathar.

5. The Rebellion of Marudhu Brothers was categorized in the British records as the Second Palayakkarar War.

6. Fatch Hyder was declared the new Sultan by the rebels in Vellore Fort.

III. Choose the correct statement

1. Which of the following statements are correct?

• i) The Palayakkarars system was in practice in the Kakatiya Kingdom.
• ii) Puli Thevar recaptured Nerkattumseval in 1764 after the death of Khan Sahib.
• iii) Yusuf Khan who was negotiating with the Palayakkarars, without informing the Company administration was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764.
• iv) Ondiveeran led one of the army units of Kattabomman.

• a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
• b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
• c) (iii) and (iv) are correct
• d) (i) and (iv) are correct

2. Which of the following statements are correct?

• i) Under Colonel Campbell, the English Army went along with Mahfuzkhan’s army.
• ii) After Muthu Vadugar’s death in Kalaiyar Kovil battle, Marudhu Brothers assisted Velunachiyar in restoring the throne to her.
• iii) Gopala Nayak spearheaded the famous Dindigul League.
• iv) In May 1799 Cornwallis ordered the advance of Company armies to Tirunelveli.

• a) (i) and (ii) are correct
• b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
• c) (ii), (iii) and (iv )are correct
• d) (i) and (iv) are correct

3. Assertion and Reason

Assertion (A): Puli Thevar tried to get the support of Hyder Ali and the French.

Reason (R): Hyder Ali could not help Puli Thevar as he was already in a serious conflict with the Marathas.

• a) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• b) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
• c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• d) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct

IV. Match the following

Match the items in Column A with the corresponding items in Column B.

• 1. Theerthagiri
• 2. Gopala Nayak
• 3. Bannerman
• 4. Subedar Sheik Adam
• 5. Col. Fancourt

• a. Vellore Revolt
• b. Ramalinganar
• c. Dindigul
• d. Vellore Fort
• e. Odanilai

Correct Matches:

1. Theerthagiri - Odanilai

2. Gopala Nayak - Dindigul

3. Bannerman - Ramalinganar

4. Subedar Sheik Adam - Vellore Revolt

5. Col. Fancourt - Vellore Fort

Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu

Interactive Self-Assessment Quiz

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Who was the first Palayakkarars to resist the East India Company’s policy of territorial aggrandizement?

a) Marudhu brothers b) Puli Thevar c) Velunachiyar d) Veerapandya Kattabomman

2. Who had established close relationship with the three agents of Chanda Sahib?

a) Velunachiyar b) Kattabomman c) Puli Thevar d) Oomai thurai

3. Where was Sivasubramanianar executed?

a) Kayathar b) Nagalapuram c) Virupachi d) Panchalamkurichi

4. Who issued the Tiruchirappalli proclamation of Independence?

a) Marudhu brothers b) Puli Thevar c) Veerapandya Kattabomman d) Gopala Nayak

5. When did the Vellore Revolt breakout?

a) 24 May 1805 b) 10 July 1805 c) 10 July 1806 d) 10 September 1806

6. Who was the Commander-in-Chief responsible for the new military regulations in Vellore fort?

a) Col. Fancourt b) Major Armstrong c) Sir John Cradock d) Colonel Agnew

7. Where were the sons of Tipu Sultan sent after the Vellore Revolt?

a) Calcutta b) Mumbai c) Delhi d) Mysore

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The Palayakkarars system was put in place in Tamil Nadu by ______.

a) Viswanatha Nayaka b) Krishnadevaraya c) Ariyanatha Mudaliar d) Marudhu Pandiyar

2. Velunachiyar and her daughter were under the protection of ______ for eight years.

a) Puli Thevar b) Gopala Nayaker c) Hyder Ali d) Tipu Sultan

3. Bennerman deputed ______ to convey his message, asking Kattabomman to surrender.

a) Sivasubramanianar b) Oomai thurai c) Ramalinganar d) Dheeran Chinnamalai

4. Kattabomman was hanged to death at ______.

a) Nagalapuram b) Kayathar c) Sivaganga d) Panchalamkurichi

5. The Rebellion of Marudhu Brothers was categorized in the British records as the ______.

a) First Carnatic War b) Vellore Mutiny c) South Indian Rebellion d) Second Palayakkarar War

6. ______ was declared the new Sultan by the rebels in Vellore Fort.

a) Tipu Sultan b) Jamal-ud-din c) Fatch Hyder d) Sheik Adam

III. Choose the correct statement

1. Which of the following statements are correct? i) The Palayakkarars system was in practice in the Kakatiya Kingdom. ii) Puli Thevar recaptured Nerkattumseval in 1764 after the death of Khan Sahib. iii) Yusuf Khan who was negotiating with the Palayakkarars, without informing the Company administration was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764. iv) Ondiveeran led one of the army units of Kattabomman.

a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct c) (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i) and (iv) are correct

2. Which of the following statements are correct? i) Under Colonel Campbell, the English Army went along with Mahfuzkhan’s army. ii) After Muthu Vadugar’s death in Kalaiyar Kovil battle, Marudhu Brothers assisted Velunachiyar in restoring the throne to her. iii) Gopala Nayak spearheaded the famous Dindigul League. iv) In May 1799 Cornwallis ordered the advance of Company armies to Tirunelveli.

a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (ii) and (iii) are correct c) (ii), (iii) and (iv )are correct d) (i) and (iv) are correct

3. Assertion and Reason Assertion (A): Puli Thevar tried to get the support of Hyder Ali and the French. Reason (R): Hyder Ali could not help Puli Thevar as he was already in a serious conflict with the Marathas.

a) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) b) Both (A) and (R) are wrong c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) d) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct

IV. Match the following

1. Theerthagiri

-- Select Match -- Vellore Revolt Ramalinganar Dindigul Vellore Fort Odanilai

Correct: Odanilai

2. Gopala Nayak

-- Select Match -- Vellore Revolt Ramalinganar Dindigul Vellore Fort Odanilai

Correct: Dindigul

3. Bannerman

-- Select Match -- Vellore Revolt Ramalinganar Dindigul Vellore Fort Odanilai

Correct: Ramalinganar

4. Subedar Sheik Adam

-- Select Match -- Vellore Revolt Ramalinganar Dindigul Vellore Fort Odanilai

Correct: Vellore Revolt

5. Col. Fancourt

-- Select Match -- Vellore Revolt Ramalinganar Dindigul Vellore Fort Odanilai

Correct: Vellore Fort