General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com Group 2 2A Syllabus Topic Wise Revision Test TN History Culture Part 3 Revision Test in English Portion: UNIT- VIII : History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements in Tamil Nadu : Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle 1. Number of Palayakkarars under the nayak of Madurai – Viswanatha? a) 90 b) 72 c) 73 d) 71 Explanation Viswanatha became the Nayak of Madurai in 1529. He noticed that he could not control the chieftain who wanted more powers in their provinces. So, with the consultation of his minister Ariyanatha Mudaliyar, Viswanatha instituted Palayakkarar system in 1529. The whole country was divided into 72 Palayams and each one was put under a Palayakkarar. 2. Who among the following was Nawab of Arcot, when Puli Thevar was Palayakkarar of Nerkattumseval? a) Mohammed Nabi b) Mohammed Ali c) Mohammed Sadik d) Mohammed sha Explanation Pulithevar was the pioneer in Tamil Nadu, to protest against the English rule in India. He was the Palayakkarar of the Nerkattumseval, near Tirunelveli. During his tenure he refused to pay the tribute neither to Mohammed Ali, the Nawab of Arcot nor to the English. 3. In 1798, who among the following wrote letter to Kattabomman to pay the tribute arrears? a) Colin Jackson b) Edward Clive c) S.R. Lushington d) Agnew Explanation In 1798, Colin Jackson, the collector of Ramanathapuram wrote letters to Kattabomman asking him to pay the tribute arrears. But Kattabomman replied that he was not in a position to remit the tribute due to the famine in the country. Colin Jackson got angry and decided to send an expedition to punish Kattabomman. Learning Leads To Ruling Page 1 of 27 General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com 4. Who among the following was taken as prisoner when Kattabomman escaped from Ramanathapuram in 1798? a) Oomathurai b) Siva subramaniam c) Sevathaiah d) Jagaveerapandiaya Explanation In 1798, Kattabomman and his minister Siva Subramaniam met the Collector at Ramanathapuram. During this interview Kattabomman and his Minister, Sivasubramaniam, had to stand before the arrogant collector for three hours. The Collector insulted them and tried to arrest Kattabomman and his minister. Kattabomman tried to escape with his minister. Oomathurai suddenly entered the fort with his men and helped the escape of Kattabomman. But, unfortunately Siva subramaniam was taken as prisoner. 5. Who among the following Governor of Madras ordered Kattabomman to surrender? a) Edward Clive b) Robert Clive c) Wellesley d) Cornwallis Explanation After his return to Panchalamkuruchi, Kattabomman wrote a letter to the Madras Council narrating the behaviour of the Collector Colin Jackson. Edward Clive, the Governor of Madras Council ordered Kattabomman to surrender. The Madras Council directed Kattabomman to appear before a Committee. 6. Who among the following was appointed as the collector in place of Colin Jackson? a) Edward Clive b) Colonel Agnew c) S.R. Lushington d) S.R. Jote Explanation Edward Clive dismissed the Collector for his misbehaviour and released SivaSubramania. Kattabomman appeared before the Committee, and found Kattabomman was not guilty. S.R. Lushington was appointed collector in the place of Colin Jackson, who was eventually dismissed from service. 7. Who among the following captured Kattabomman from the jungles of Kalapore and handed over to the Company? a) Vijaya Raghvan b) Vijaya Ragunatha Tondaiman c) Gopala Nayaker Learning Leads To Ruling Page 2 of 27 General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com d) Muthu Vaduganathar Explanation Major Bannerman moved his army to Panchalamkuruchi on 5th September. They cut of all the communications to the Fort. In a clash at Kallarpatti, Siva Subramaniyam was taken as a prisoner. Kattabomman escaped to Pudukottai. Vijaya Ragunatha Tondaiman, Raja of Pudukottai, captured Kattabomman from the jungles of Kalapore and handed over to the Company. 8. Velu Nachiyar married at the age of_____ a) 17 b) 16 c) 19 d) 22 Explanation Velu Nachiyar was a queen of Sivagangai. At the age of 16, she was married to Muthu Vaduganathar, the Raja of Sivagangai. 9. In which year Muthu Vaduganathar was killed in Kalaiyar Koil battle? a) 1772 b) 1872 c) 1776 d) 1798 Explanation In 1772, the Nawab of Arcot and the British troops invaded Sivagangai. They killed Muthu Vaduganathar in Kalaiyar Koil battle. Velu Nachiyar escaped with her daughter Vellachi Nachiyar and lived under the protection of Gopala Nayaker at Virupachi. 10. Who among the following is known as Jhansi Rani of South India? a) Velu Nachiyar b) Velachinachiyar c) Kuyilli d) Udaiyaal Explanation Velu Nachiyar was a queen of Sivagangai. She is known by Tamils as Veeramangai and also known as ‘Jhansi Rani of South India’. 11. Who among the following was known as Marudu Pandiyan? a) Mookiah Palaniappan b) Periya Marudu c) Chinna Marudu d) Vella Marudhu Explanation Learning Leads To Ruling Page 3 of 27 General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com Marudu brothers were the sons of Mookiah Palaniappan and Ponnathal. The elder brother was called Periya Marudu (Vella Marudhu) and the younger brother Chinna Marudu. Chinna Marudu was more popular and was called Marudu Pandiyan. Chinna Marudu served under Muthu Vaduganatha Peria Udaya Devar (1750-1772) of Sivaganga. 12. In February 1801 the brothers of Kattabomman, Oomathurai and Sevathaiah escaped from______ prison. a) Palayamkottai b) Panchalamkurichi c) Kamudhi d) Arcot Explanation In February 1801 the brothers of Kattabomman, Oomathurai and Sevathaiah escaped from Palayamkottai prison and reached Kamudhi. Chinna Marudu took them to Siruvayal, his capital. They reconstructed their ancestral fort at Panchalamkurichi. 13. The Tiruchirappalli Proclamation was proclaimed by______ a) Oomathurai b) Marudu Pandyas c) Sevathaiah d) Gopala Nayak Explanation The Marudu Pandyas issued a proclamation of Independence called Tiruchirappalli Proclamation in June 1801. The Proclamation of 1801 was the first call to the Indians to unite against the British. A copy of the proclamation was pasted on the walls of the Nawab’s palace in the fort of Tiruchi and another copy was placed on the walls of the Vaishnava temple at Srirangam. 14. Oomathurai and Sevathaiah was captured and beheaded at_____ a) Kamudhi b) Palayamkottai c) Panchalamkuruchi d) Kalayarkoil Explanation Oomathurai and Sevathaiah was captured and beheaded at Panchalamkuruchi on 16 November 1801. Seventy three rebels were sentenced to Penang in Malaya, then called the Prince of Wales Island. 15. which among the following is the original name of Dheeran Chinnamalai? a) Theerthagiri b) Chennimalai Learning Leads To Ruling Page 4 of 27 General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com c) Velan d) Thandavarayan Explanation Dheeran Chinnamalai was born at Melapalayam in Chennimalai near Erode. His original name was Theerthagiri. He was a palayakkarar of Kongu country who fought the British East India Company. 16. Who among the following betrayed Dheeran Chinnamalai? a) Velan b) Thandavarayan c) Nallapan d) Theerthagiri Explanation During the final battle, Chinnamalai was betrayed by his cook Nallapan and was hanged in Sankagiri Fort in 1805. 17. Who among the following is the Madras Commander-in-Chief during 1806 revolt? a) William Cavendish Bentinck b) Sir John Cradock c) Colonel Fancourt d) Edward Clive Explanation In 1803, William Cavendish Bentinck became Governor of Madras. During his period certain military regulations were introduced in 1805-06 and were enforced by the Madras Commander-in-Chief Sir John Cradock. 18. Which among the following not a cause for Vellore Mutiny? a) The sepoys were asked to shave the beard and to trim the moustache. b) The wearing of religious mark on the forehead and the use of ear-rings were also banned. c) Pulling of greased cartridges which thought of containing beef and pork d) The English treated the Indian sepoys as their inferior Explanation The strict discipline, new weapons, new methods and uniforms were all new to the sepoys. The sepoys were asked to shave the beard and to trim the moustache. The wearing of religious mark on the forehead and the use of ear-rings were also banned. The English treated the Indian sepoys as their inferior. There was the racial prejudice. Pulling of greased cartridges with beef and pork grease was problem during great revolt of 1857. In June 1806, military General Agnew introduced a new turban, resembling a European hat with a badge of cross on it. It was popularly known as ‘Agnew’s turban’. Both the Hindu and Muslim soldiers opposed it. So, the soldiers were severely punished by the English. Learning Leads To Ruling Page 5 of 27 General Studies Prepared By www.winmeen.com 19. Who among the following was the first victim of revolt of 1806? a) Col. Gillespie b) Fettah Hyder c) Colonel Fancourt d) Major Cootes Explanation On July 10th in the early morning the native sepoys of the 1st and 23rd Regiments started the revolt. Colonel Fancourt, who commanded the garrison, was their first victim. 20. Who among the following was assigned to suppress the Vellore revolt? a) Col. Gillespie b) Col. Fancourt c) Major Cootes d) Robert Clive Explanation Major Cootes who was outside the fort rushed to Ranipet and informed Colonel Gillespie. Col. Gillespie reached Vellore fort. He made an attack on the rebel force. The revolt was completely suppressed and failed. Peace was restored in Vellore. 21. Which among the following is not eastern Palayam? a) Sattur b) Seithur c) Nagalapuram d) Ettayapuram Explanation Among the 72 Palayakkarars, created by the Nayak rulers, there were two blocs, namely the prominent eastern and the western Palayams. The eastern Palayams were Sattur, Nagalapuram, Ettayapuram, and Panchalamkurichi and the prominent western palayams were Uthumalai, Thalavankottai, Naduvakurichi, Singampatti, Seithur. 22. Who among the following is not Nawab Chanda Sahib’s agents sent to support Tamil playakkarars? a) Mianah b) Nabikhan Kattak c) Mohamed Ali d) Mudimiah Explanation Three Pathan officers, Nawab Chanda Sahib’s agents, named Mianah, Mudimiah and Nabikhan Kattak commanded the Madurai and Tirunelveli regions.