Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

With which Uprising is Mangal Pandey associated?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Barrackpur

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Barrackpur”.
Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Native Infantry at Barrackpore.

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